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

Eurofins•Toronto, ON

166d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Excellent communication 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.

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.