Pathogen Lab Analyst

1 month ago


Kitchener, Canada Food Safety Net Services Full time

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.

We are currently looking for a **Pathogen Lab Analyst** to join our growing team

**Job Summary**:
**Essential Responsibilities**:

- Accurately perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of deviations
- Prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
- Report inventory and expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
- Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal, and equipment quality control
- Assist in quality duties to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
- Pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements
- Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
- Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
- Share information in an open and timely manner
- Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
- Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area

**Supervision**:

- This job does has no supervisory responsibilities.

**Education & Experience**:

- Associate degree in Life Science or related field with two or more years of laboratory experience, preferred
- Two or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures
- Familiarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO, and USP methods and procedures
- Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
- Ability to travel when necessary

**Physical Demands/Work Environment**:

- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
- Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
- Noise level varies from quiet to loud
- Temperature varies from hot to cold
- Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
- Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Color vision and depth perception

**What we Offer**:

- Competitive wages
- Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- TFSA’s
- Training Programs
- Social events

**Labstat values a diverse workforce.**

**Labstat values Equal Opportunity and embraces diversity. Begin a dynamic and rewarding career by becoming a member of Labstat’s team of professionals**

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Labstat is committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA and we invite applicants to contact us for specific requirements._



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