Get hands-on with the basics of chemistry to begin your career as a chemical, laboratory or research technologist in a number of industries, from petroleum and natural gas to environmental consulting.

In the Chemical Laboratory Technology program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of chemistry and get hands-on experience using analytical instrumentation to analyze laboratory samples. Eligible students may also participate in a 12-month paid work placement program.

As a Chemical Laboratory Technologist, you’ll work in a wide range of industrial and research settings.

Is this the right fit for you?
Students with higher grades and recent upgrading in Math 30 (Pure Math) and Chemistry 30 will experience more success in this program.

Additionally, students should have good work ethics and communication skills.

Accreditation
This program is nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC). Graduates can also register with the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists and Chemical Institute of Canada.

Credentials
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology.

Graduates can pursue job opportunities in petroleum and natural gas processing, petrochemicals, metallurgical refining, food and beverage processing, agriculture, environmental consulting and government departments of agriculture, forestry and education. Potential positions include:

chemical technologist
laboratory technologist
research technologist
technical sales and service specialist
technical assistant
Related careers include:

petroleum and natural gas processer
environmental consultant