BIOLOGIST - ECOTOXICOLOGY (SIGNER)

Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore; Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Competitive benefits

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee discounts

Free parking

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Career growth opportunity

Work/life balance (floater day and WE'

Job summary

Bureau Veritas Laboratories in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, is seeking a Biologist specializing in ecotoxicology to join our committed team. This permanent role emphasizes rigorous sample analysis, strict SOP adherence, data integrity, and timely reporting to clients.

You will work with aquatic organisms such as daphnia and algae, perform data validation (Level I/II), write SOPs, and contribute to weekly planning and quality improvements while upholding health and safety standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• MINIMUM of 2 years of ecotoxicology experience.
• Experience with daphnia and algae is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses on samples and complex sample preparation.
• Follow SOPs to ensure accuracy and data quality.
• Approve data and generate reports for clients.
• Validate data (Level I/II) as trained.
• Sign reports and ensure deadlines are met.
• Contribute to SOP revisions and instrument maintenance.
• Coordinate laboratory projects and write SOPs.

Skills

Ecotoxicology experience

Daphnia/algae testing

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

B Sc Biology or related field

Job description

Biologist - Ecotoxicology (Signer)

Location: Sainte-Foy, Quebec, CA

Type of contract: Permanent

Posting date: Sep 26, 2026

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Competitive benefits
• RRSP with employer contribution
• Employee discounts
• Free parking
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Career growth opportunity
• Work/life balance (floater day and WE ARE day)

Your Main Responsibilities Are

• Perform analyses on samples and complex sample preparation;
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure accuracy and quality of work;
• Ensure that quality control criteria are met for all reported data;
• Approve data generated (Level I validation) for which the analyst has been trained and validated;
• If required Level II validate data;
• Sign the reports;
• Generate reports with results and fax to the client;
• Understand and troubleshoot analyses;
• Provide input to corrective action procedures;
• Ensure that deadlines are met;
• Recommend SOP revisions;
• Ensure that instruments and equipment are appropriately maintained;
• Use summary reports to plan and organize work;
• Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations;
• Keep their work area clean, neat and organized;
• Contribute to daily and weekly planning;
• Provide input to performance management;
• Coordination of laboratory projects;
• Existing method implementation and validation;
• SOP writing;
• Follow up on contaminations, interferences with the laboratory;
• Questioning results;
• Other responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or team leader.

You Are An Ideal Candidate If You

• B Sc. Biology, Microbiology or other related field;
• MINIMUM of 2 years of experience in ecotoxicology;
• Have worked with daphneas, algaes (strong asset);
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Good record keeping skills and attention to detail;
• Dynamic, energetic, motivated, positive outlook.

Work Conditions

• Work schedule: day/evening/weekends. You need to be flexible with shifts.
• Needs to be available for overtime (1-2h/day) from May to December (high season).
• Fast-paced and dynamic environment;
• The person will need to work on their feet for long hours;
• Status: Full time, 37.5h/week.

About Us

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work. Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s idea, knowledge, perspectives, approaches, and styles to maximize business success. Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds, and beliefs.

Our purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks, and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark; in shaping a world of trust.

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodation that are required. Any information received relating to accommodation will be treated as confidential.