Microscopy Analyst
1 month ago
**MICROSCOPY ANALYST**
- **Woodstock area, NB**_
- May 2023_
- AIR is a Canadian company offering a preventive detection service for agricultural fungal diseases. The program allows producers to better manage the use of pesticides by following the principle of sustainable agriculture. In collaboration with the environmental analysis laboratory Lab’Eau-Air-Sol._
Description
The analyst position, under the supervision of the head-microbiologist of Lab’Eau-Air-Sol, consists of performing microbiological analysis according to the established sequence. The analyst plays a central role in the success of the program and becomes a key player in our mandate to contribute to a healthier and more sustainable agriculture. The analyst is responsible of a specific region, and in particular to:
- Analyze samples on cassette by microscopy
- Carry out the required identifications
- Transmit data for report writing
- Ensure the inventory of the sampling equipment in the territory
- In-house coaching and training is provided by Lab’Eau-Air-Sol to meet the requirements of the program._
Required skills
- Study in a related field
- Significant experience in microscopy
- Strong report writing skills
Assets
- Experience in air quality and environmental microbiology
Required qualities
- Be meticulous and organized
- Positive attitude and team spirit
- Autonomy and resourcefulness
Working conditions
- Schedule 20 hours per week
- Fixed-term contract of 12 to 14 weeks, **May until September**
- Hourly salary to be determined according to experience and training
- Reimbursement of mileage expenses.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 14 weeks
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Automobile allowance
- Flexible schedule
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
- French not required
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
**Education**:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
**Experience**:
- microscopy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person