Laboratory Analyst

2 weeks ago


Barrie, Canada Caduceon Environmental Labs Full time

LAB ANALYST - MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Join our talented team at Caduceon Environmental Laboratories to advance your technical knowledge in the Environmental Field.
As an Entry Level Analyst in our Microbiology Department your main responsibilities are:

- The determination of Total Coliform, E. Coli, Fecal Coliform, Heterotrophic Plate Count and
Background Bacteria in a variety of environmental matrices including Raw and Treated Drinking Waters, Groundwaters, Surface Waters, Waste Waters, Liquid Sludges & Biosolids
- Accepting and Logging In of samples into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- The Preparation of the appropriate Media(s) required for the multiple forms of Bacteria listed above.
- Daily QA/QC Checks of Incubators, Refrigerators and Balances
- Disposal/Sterilization of expired samples, media etc.
- Reporting of Adverse Drinking Water Quality Results falling under the Safe Drinking Water Act of Ontario to the appropriate authorities.
- You will be exposed to all QA/QC protocols required for a fully accredited lab under ISO Guide 17025.
- The Job would be a full time, permanent position in our Microbiology Department. Due to the nature of work performed in this Department weekend shifts on a rotating basis will be required. Hours of work are relatively flexible but are typically sometime between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday. Weekend Shifts are typically 9:00am to 2:00 pm on Saturday. Sunday Shifts are solely for the reading of bacteria plates if required and typically are no more than an hour in duration. Staff working on Sundays are paid for a minimum of 3 hours.
- Basic knowledge of the safe handling and preparation of media and the safe use of autoclaves is an asset.
- Our Microbiology Lab has a Risk Group 2 Pathogen and Toxin License from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Please provide any previous Microbiological or Laboratory Experience on your resume. Must be eligible to work in Canada and start as soon as possible.

Work Location: In person