Laboratory Technician - Virology
About The Position
The Laboratory Services Division (LSD) provides diagnostic and testing services to clients in private industry, government and academic organizations. The Virology Section within the Animal Health Laboratory delivers comprehensive laboratory services, specializing in the detection of antigens, nucleic acids, and antibodies for a wide range of mammalian and avian viruses, as well as bacteria, mycoplasmas. The laboratory is seeking two regular full time technicians to perform immunologic and molecular testing on various sample types, leveraging state of the art tools and technology supporting diagnostics, health monitoring, movement of animals, and export. Join a talented and collaborative team of professionals and grow your expertise in laboratory testing.
Requirements
- Three-year community college diploma plus 18 months of experience in a laboratory environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated experience conducting a variety of immunologic and molecular tests
- Excellent knowledge of computer software
- Excellent knowledge of personal and laboratory safety related to handling and disposal of infectious specimens
- Demonstrated organizational, oral/written communication skills
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS legislation in a laboratory environment; good understanding of analytical laboratory quality procedures and statistics
- Must be or willing to be rabies vaccinated.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of automated laboratory systems would be considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Handling and preparing various specimen types for testing
- Performing analysis of specimens via ELISA, PCR, sequencing, virus neutralization, agglutination, and cell culture
- Conducting all techniques consistently to minimize errors
- Producing accurate and reliable test results in a timely fashion following quality protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instructions
- Troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
- Complying with LSD guidelines and policies including Health and Safety, and Quality Assurance
- Identifying non-conformances and non-routine situations to Supervisor to support continuous improvement
- Assisting with development and validation of new tests
- Writing reports, ordering, and maintaining quality control on reagents and chemicals
- Ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety
Benefits
- Immediate enrollment in extended health and dental benefits
- Pension Plan
- Strong vacation allocation
- Floater days
- Personal days
- Extensive wellness programing
- Yearly flexible spending credit that can be allocated to Health or Wellness Spending
- Educational opportunities such as access to tuition waivers
- Learning and development curriculum
- Athletic subsidies
- Access to networking events and team building opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
