Laboratory Technician, Microbiology (Fixed-term) - Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.

Eurofins; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Toronto is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician specializing in Microbiology for a fixed-term position. The role involves conducting laboratory tests, maintaining compliance with safety regulations, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biology and 1-2 years of laboratory experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge microbiology research and testing services.

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of experience working in a microbiology laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with the use and maintenance of common laboratory equipment.
• Laboratory safety and WHMIS training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing on incoming samples accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Register incoming samples and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Proficiency in microbiology laboratory techniques

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Responsive problem solver

Basic computer literacy

Technical knowledge of applicable test methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field

Tools

Common laboratory equipment

Job description

Laboratory Technician, Microbiology (Fixed-term) - Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.

• Full-time
• Compensation: CAD 18 - CAD 18 hourly

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Laboratory Technician specializing in Microbiology for a fixed-term position in our Toronto facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our cutting‑edge microbiology research and testing services.

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 found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods. This ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintains and assists others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Registers incoming samples as needed, maintains a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis, and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
• Enters sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes laboratory testing on all incoming samples accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner; ensures sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
• Verifies results and submits them to the appropriate personnel for transmission in a timely manner.
• Identifies process difficulties and reports these, along with proposed solutions, to the supervisor.
• Maintains a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co‑workers.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicates orally and in writing to co‑workers, including intra‑ and inter‑departmental employees.
• Promotes the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices related to the public and our customers.
• Continually strives to improve the quality of work provided to clients through existing and new technologies.
• Identifies non‑conformances and out‑of‑specifications.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific field
• 1‑2 years of experience working in a microbiology laboratory setting
• Proficiency in microbiology laboratory techniques, including aseptic techniques and sample preparation
• Familiarity with the use and maintenance of common laboratory equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Responsive problem solver and action‑oriented.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Laboratory safety and WHMIS training.
• Troubleshooting skills required for instrument maintenance.
• Technical knowledge of applicable test methods.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

This is a laboratory environment with the majority of time spent standing and working at a lab bench. Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE. Lifting requirements may apply. Extra hours, weekends, and evenings may be required as per business needs.

Accommodation

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.

Disclaimer: Salary information posted on sites other than the official careers page does not reflect the organization’s compensation and may represent estimated ranges provided by third‑party job boards. The organization offers competitive wages and a comprehensive total rewards package, which will be discussed during the interview process.