Microbiology Lab Technician II — Analytical Testing Expert

Certified Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician to join our team in Canada. The role focuses on preparing samples for microbiological testing and applying approved laboratory techniques in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include aseptic processing, maintaining reagents, and performing routine quality control. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, and at least 2 years of lab experience; an Associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years of Laboratory experience.
• Associate degree in Life Science preferred.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a microbiology testing laboratory.
• Ability to travel is preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.
• 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 Labstat Team.
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area.
• Responsible for the completion of required training.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Aseptic techniques

Quality control

Record keeping

Safety and GMP awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician to join our team in Canada. The role focuses on preparing samples for microbiological testing and applying approved laboratory techniques in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include aseptic processing, maintaining reagents, and performing routine quality control. The position requires a High School diploma or GED, and at least 2 years of lab experience; an Associate degree is preferred.