Laboratory Analyst

1 week ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Full time
Laboratory Analyst (Microbiology) InventoryReference number: ICA24JSelection process number: 24-ICA-WEST-OE-VAR-CSOO-014 Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Science BranchCalgary (Alberta)EG-04$69,699 to $88,187Closing date: 23 January :59, Pacific TimeWho can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.This position works on-site only; the successful candidate will be required to work from a CFIA office/lab on a full-time basis.Important messagesWe are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
  • Duties
  • Reporting to the technical unit supervisor:
    • Conducts complex diagnostic and/or method improvement analytical procedures in food microbiology.
    • Evaluates, reviews, and interprets analytical data against standards.
    • Troubleshoots, investigates, and solves performance issues with laboratory methods and equipment.
    • Maintains comprehensive records of samples, observations, measurements, and tests conducted.
    • Writes standard operating procedures.
    • Conducts internal audits according to the ISO 17025 quality system of the laboratory.
    • Prioritizes samples for maximum efficiency in meeting turnaround times.
    • Contributes to the laboratory quality assurance system and safety management system.
Work environmentWe offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, and a high level of employee satisfaction. Join a workforce that's as diverse as the people it serves. You can find some more great reasons to join us on our website:Intent of the processA pool of qualified candidates will be established. This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments and/or assignments.Positions to be filled: Number to be determinedInformation you must provideYour résumé.In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONEEd1 - Completion of post-secondary education specializing in a relevant technical or biological science.Applicants submitting education credentials from a non-Canadian institution are responsible for obtaining certification that these credentials are the equivalent of the Canadian education level required for the position.Please refer to the link below for more information.ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCEEE1- Recent* experience conducting complex analytical procedures and methodologies for diagnostic or research activities in a laboratory environment.*Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.EE2- Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)English essentialESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGEEK1 - Knowledge of the theories, principles, and procedures for common laboratory techniques used in microbiology or molecular biology.ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIESEC1- Ability to work in a teamEC2- JudgementEC3- Ability to plan and organizeEC4- Written communicationEC5 - Oral communicationThe following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)ASSET EDUCATIONAEd1 - A Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in microbiology OR related sciencesASSET EXPERIENCEAEx1- Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.AEx2 - Experience following standard methods for the detection or enumeration of microorganisms in foodsAEx3 - Experience using molecular biology platforms for pathogen screening such as VIDAS, BAX or qPCR technology.Conditions of employmentReliability Status security clearance - Applicants who have not lived in Canada for the past five (or ten, depending on security level) years may be required to submit a police certificate from each country in which they have lived for six months or more during this period, as well as other documentation required for the security screening process. Failure to submit this documentation if requested will eliminate the application from further consideration.The following conditions of employment are required for an appointment:•Adherence to the CFIA Code of Conduct.•Adherence to the CFIA Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Policy.•Compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.•Legal status to accept employment for the entire period of employment.Any of the following conditions of employment may be required for an appointment:•Willing and available to work irregular hours (e.g., days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays).•Willing and available to work overtime, as required.•To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing.•Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions and with pathogens in high-security laboratory biocontainment or with potential allergens.Other informationThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual's competence and suitability for employment. If a staffing complaint questions this determination, please be advised that relevant personal information you will provide in the course of this staffing process may be disclosed to substantiate the staffing decision.Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this staffing process.1. You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.2. For this staffing process, the CFIA will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline you risk being removed from the staffing process.3. Applicants who are screened in to this staffing process will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this staffing process.4. Depending on the number of applicants, CFIA's needs and CFIA HR plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.5. During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the staffing process.6. A current copy of your resume may be used as another source to confirm the education and experience you will be asked to describe in the screening questions. It may also be reviewed by prospective hiring managers at the appointment stage.7. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed via the application.
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