Evening Microbiology Lab Technician

Socket.dev; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group in Canada is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples and apply approved microbiological methods for analytical testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-10:30pm. You will apply aseptic techniques, maintain media and reagents, and ensure accurate records while adhering to FSNS policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• An Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.
• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information in an open, and timely manner.
• Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team.
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area.
• Responsible for the completion of required training.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience

Job description

Certified Group in Canada is seeking a Microbiology Technician to prepare samples and apply approved microbiological methods for analytical testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-10:30pm. You will apply aseptic techniques, maintain media and reagents, and ensure accurate records while adhering to FSNS policies and safety standards.