Laboratory Technician (Micro) - Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.

Eurofins; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider in Toronto is looking for a Laboratory Technician. The role involves providing microbiology testing, ensuring compliance with ISO regulations, and maintaining a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, basic laboratory safety training, and troubleshooting capabilities. This position may require overtime and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Responsive problem solver and action-oriented.
• Laboratory safety and WHMIS training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiology testing services including PCR and cultural methods.
• Enter sample data accurately into the Eurofins eLIMS system.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and ISO regulations.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with all employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Basic computer literacy

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

PCR platforms

VIDAS

Hygiena BAX

Eurofins BacGENE

Biorad

Millipore Sigma GDS

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Food Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor or designate, the primary responsibility of the Laboratory Technician is to provide basic to intermediate microbiology testing services as assigned. These duties include, but are not limited to, post-incubation test processing (performing rapid methods on VIDAS and various PCR platforms, general knowledge of cultural methods), and performing most methods pre-incubation (enumeration tests, enrichments, etc.). The role also involves providing basic technical support and assisting in R&D as requested and as needed.

Overall Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Ensures regular attendance and punctuality.
• Reads, understands, and follows management system requirements relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods. Ensures compliance with ISO / IEC 17025 / AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulations.
• Adheres to all health, safety, and environmental regulations related to analytical work; maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Registers incoming samples as needed, maintains accurate records of work performed daily and for quality control and regulatory purposes.
• Enters sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system accurately and promptly.
• Completes laboratory testing on all incoming samples efficiently and accurately, meeting or exceeding turnaround time goals.
• Verifies results and submits them to the appropriate personnel for transmission promptly.
• Performs tests on PCR and other rapid test platforms such as Hygiena BAX, VIDAS, Eurofins BacGENE, Biorad, Millipore Sigma GDS, etc.
• Performs cultural methods for pathogen testing as assigned.
• Identifies process difficulties and reports these, along with proposed solutions, to the supervisor.
• Maintains readiness to respond to client, staff, and co-worker needs.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all employees. Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Promotes the company image through ethical business practices.
• Strives to improve work quality through existing and new technologies.
• Identifies non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
• Conducts activities safely and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Responsive problem solver and action-oriented.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Laboratory safety and WHMIS training.
• Troubleshooting skills for instrument maintenance.
• Technical knowledge of applicable test methods.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

This position involves working in a laboratory environment where standing for over 50% of the time is required. Light lifting of up to 20 lbs. may be necessary. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Additional Information

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process or requiring alternative formats may email a request via the website.

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We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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