Lab Operations & Compliance Assistant

Red Lobster Management LLC; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratum Analytical in Canada is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations, including sample preparation, data collection, and routine maintenance. You will follow SOPs, ensure cleanliness, manage supplies, and assist with analytical testing under ISO/IEC standards.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, calibration monitoring, and collaboration across teams to sustain quality and safety in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 is beneficial.
• Experience in a microbiology and/or chemistry laboratory setting.
• Excellent decision making and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and good written communication skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of microbiology principles (i.e. primarily aseptic techniques).
• Good problem-solving skills for routine and non-routine laboratory issues/problems.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory and its equipment.
• Preparation of shipments to subcontractors.
• Monitoring the stock of supplies in the various laboratories and restocking from the warehouse as necessary to ensure smooth operations.
• Management of inventory in the warehouse and collaborating with our inventory management team to ensure supplies remain within predefined thresholds.
• Assist laboratory staff in conducting analytical testing and recording observations and data.
• Preparation and management of samples for testing and ensuring sterility.
• Follow protocols regarding document lifecycle: storage, handling, retention, transmission and destruction.
• Comply with SOPs and ISO/IEC standards; assist with calibration and safety procedures.

Skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Aseptic techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or chemistry, or diploma in biotechnology preferable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stratum Analytical in Canada is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations, including sample preparation, data collection, and routine maintenance. You will follow SOPs, ensure cleanliness, manage supplies, and assist with analytical testing under ISO/IEC standards.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, calibration monitoring, and collaboration across teams to sustain quality and safety in a lab environment.