Laboratory Technician

CEVA Logistics; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support lab processes in Cambridge, Canada. This role involves assisting with diagnostics, manufacturing, and maintaining lab equipment. Candidates should have a High School diploma and ideally lab experience. Skills in aseptic techniques and effective communication are required. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and teamwork in a dynamic environment, ensuring productivity and compliance with health standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma required.
• Graduate of a certified lab assistant's course or 2 years lab experience preferred.
• Previous lab experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of sterility principles and aseptic techniques is ideal.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support lab processes and assist other technicians.
• Carry out manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Monitor and improve work activities continuously.
• Maintain and inventory supplies for the lab.
• Decontaminate and clean lab equipment.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Aseptic techniques

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Certified lab assistant course

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Laboratory Technician

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Your missions :

The Laboratory Technician will support the diagnostics and production lab processes and provide assistance to other Laboratory Technicians. Carry out manufacturing and/or packaging operations in accordance with appropriate procedures, in compliance with HSE standards and productivity targets, quality (GMP, hygiene). Propose ideas to improve productivity and own environment (workstations organization, quality and safety).

Managing Production (Day to Week)

• Suggest set‑up of the team's work in daily Tier 1 based on the given production schedule.
• Execute production planning, reporting quality standards.
• Inform & elevate in case of issue or in case can't solve / deviation.
• Monitor & improve his activity on a continuous basis.
• Close & control work orders.
• Assist in bottling, labelling, packaging, and storing blended product according to specifications.
• Prepare agar, reagents, components, chemicals and broth media as required.
• Maintain an inventory of basic stocks of prepared media and components to ensure constant supply.
• Maintain constant supply of sterile supplies as required by production and diagnostic departments.
• Report on inventory of media, components, reagents, chemicals, supplies, and equipment for replacement.
• Decontaminate and wash glassware and equipment using appropriate procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of specific lab equipment according to procedure.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and organized state.

Budget & Cost Control

• Respect operating time yield standards.
• Analyse some variances and propose implementation of action plans.

Compliance and Safeguard

• Follow standard operation procedures (SOP’s).
• Set‑up/write SOP's.
• Apply all standards (environment, quality, safety/ HSE, aseptic, cost).
• Perform In‑Process Controls (IPC).
• Maintain records of all lab functions.
• Ensure all raw materials meet criteria for use, i.e. material of animal origin documentation.
• Complete and check batch reports.
• Raise alert in case of dangerous situations, near miss/miss, QA deviation etc.
• Run internal audits.

Operational Excellence: Continuous Improvement

• On the assigned workstations, ensure that CPS standards are applied.
• Update & monitor performance indicators on his/her line/zone, analyze gaps, propose and perform resolution actions.
• Propose and implement ideas for improvement (short/medium term).
• Carry out process confirmation as provided by the corresponding planning function.
• Guarantee compliance with performance and workshop storage standards in the assigned workshops; raise alert if needed.

Your profile :

• A minimum of a High School diploma.
• Ideally, a graduate of a certified lab assistant’s course or 2 years working experience in a laboratory.
• Ideally, has previous lab experience.
• Skilled in maintaining equipment and recognizing when repairs are needed.
• Ideally, has Aseptic training, techniques, and knowledge of sterility principles.
• Computer literate with experience in MS Office.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 50lbs.
• A team player.
• Has demonstrated verbal and written English communication skills.
• You have a mechanical aptitude.
• You have effective organizational and time management skills.