Part-Time Microbiology Lab Technician with Growth Path

Talencore; Greater London, City of Westminster; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 16.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Talencore is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to join our biotech operations in London, ON, onsite at Western University campus. The role offers 30 hours per week with potential progression to full-time based on performance and business needs.

You will prepare media, perform QC assays, support plant-microbe experiments, and maintain accurate lab records while following strict safety protocols. Previous lab experience is preferred.

Formación

• Diploma or degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a related life-science discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with microbial culture, aseptic handling, plating, or enumeration is strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow established laboratory and research protocols carefully and consistently.
• Strong attention to detail, with accurate documentation, measurement, and data-recording skills.
• Reliable and organized, with clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Genuine interest in agriculture, plants, soil, environmental science, microbiology, and biological technologies; onsite at Western University campus (London, ON).

Responsabilidades

• Prepare microbiology media for plates, broths, flasks, cultures, and QC testing; prepare samples for analysis.
• Perform plating, microbial enumeration, routine culture maintenance, and inoculations using aseptic technique.
• Conduct contamination checks, product and culture testing, and other routine QC assays.
• Maintain complete, accurate laboratory records, QC logs, data sheets, and sample traceability documentation.
• Keep laboratory workspaces, materials, cultures, and supplies clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Execute research protocols and maintain plant-microbe efficacy experiments in controlled environments.
• Monitor plant growth and environmental conditions; record study performance indicators.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with the team and laboratory staff to keep QC and research on schedule.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Reliable and organized

Clear communication skills

Independent and collaborative

Interest in agriculture and microbiol.

Educación

Biology or related life-science degree

Herramientas

Aseptic technique

Microbiology plating

Microbial enumeration

Descripción del empleo

Talencore is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to join our biotech operations in London, ON, onsite at Western University campus. The role offers 30 hours per week with potential progression to full-time based on performance and business needs.

You will prepare media, perform QC assays, support plant-microbe experiments, and maintain accurate lab records while following strict safety protocols. Previous lab experience is preferred.