Microbiology Technician: Lab Analysis & Quality Impact

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Mississauga is seeking a Microbiology Technician to support routine analyses in a lab serving food, environment and consumer goods sectors. You will prepare samples, record data, and ensure plates are properly tracked and prepared.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent and 1+ year of relevant experience. You will work in a safety-conscious lab, follow LIMS procedures and contribute to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ year relevant work experience.
• Basic science knowledge to accurately perform testing.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and policies.
• Proficient data entry and computer use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis by recording, weighing and blending.
• Pipette sample solutions and pour agar as required.
• Maintain plates and incubators for growth and tracking.
• Read plates/tubes to determine organism counts.
• Follow LIMS procedures and ensure data accuracy.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized; follow safety policies.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

LIMS knowledge

Laboratory safety

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

LIMS system

Pipetting & plating

Job description

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Mississauga is seeking a Microbiology Technician to support routine analyses in a lab serving food, environment and consumer goods sectors. You will prepare samples, record data, and ensure plates are properly tracked and prepared.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent and 1+ year of relevant experience. You will work in a safety-conscious lab, follow LIMS procedures and contribute to quality and continuous improvement.