Position: Co-op student
Location: Squamish, BC - in person
Reports to: Early Stage R&D Lead
Compensation: $18.25 per hour
Other Benefits: Casual dress, outdoor ‘pro deals’ where applicable
Job Description
ALUULA is developing the next generation of ultra-lightweight, high-performance composite materials. Our materials are redefining what is possible through innovative material science and product design. We are looking for a motivated Co-op Student to join our R&D team and support laboratory testing, SOP-controlled workflows, and simple data reporting.
This role is focused on supporting early-stage R&D through hands-on testing, careful sample preparation, accurate data capture, and clear reporting. Working with our early-stage R&D team, you will perform testing protocols, follow documented SOPs, organize results, and communicate observations that help the team evaluate material and process performance.
Key Responsibilities
· Perform routine laboratory testing according to established protocols and SOPs.
· Prepare samples, set up equipment, and record test conditions, results, and observations accurately.
· Enter, organize, and summarize test results using Excel or approved reporting templates.
· Follow safety practices, lab procedures, documentation requirements, and escalation processes.
· Flag unusual results, equipment issues, or deviations from SOPs to the project lead.
· Support sample organization, lab tidiness, and basic equipment maintenance documentation.
Qualifications
· Currently enrolled in a co-op program in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Textile Technology, or related technical discipline.
· Comfortable working safely in a hands-on laboratory environment and following step-by-step procedures.
· Strong attention to detail and interest in materials testing, data quality, and documentation.
· Basic Excel skills, including entering data, organizing tables, and preparing simple summaries or plots.
· Ability to quickly learn and apply new testing methods, SOPs, software tools, and equipment workflows.
· Strong communication and organizational skills, with willingness to ask questions and document work clearly.
· Previous lab, polymer, composite, textile, or technical coursework experience is considered an asset.
About ALUULA
ALUULA Composites Inc. is a premium fabric brand headquartered on Canada's rugged west coast. Embracing the challenges of nature's elements, ALUULA's technology is not just about pushing boundaries but also preserving the very environments we explore. Through close collaboration with leading brands and factories, ALUULA helps bring forward a new era of products that offer unparalleled performance, construction quality, and sustainability. With a track record being established in performance sports, ALUULA now is working to scale into other verticals, enabling people to soar higher, further, and faster with minimal environmental impact.
With strong year-over-year growth and ambitious plans, ALUULA is building its team to capitalize on the opportunities ahead of us. If you are driven to succeed, feel a need to be challenged, and want to be a part of a burgeoning brand, please introduce yourself and let’s see how you might be a part of our exciting future.
Why Join ALUULA
· Gain practical experience with materials testing, SOPs, and R&D data reporting.
· Work directly with an early-stage R&D team developing ultra-lightweight composite materials.
· Build hands-on lab skills in sample preparation, documentation, testing workflows, and data quality.
Interested in becoming a key part of ALUULA’s future?
We invite you to submit your resume, along with a brief statement outlining your interest in joining our team, to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $18.25 per hour
Work Location: In person
