Microbiological Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
**Work site environment**:

- Clean
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Laboratory
- Pharmaceuticals industry
- Ophthalmic or optical laboratory
**Tasks**:

- Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
- Assist in conducting biological, microbiological, biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
- Analyze data and prepare reports
- Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of wildlife and other natural resources
- Set up and conduct biological, microbiological, biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
- Prepare samples
- Maintain accurate records
- Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
- Clean and maintain medical laboratory and laboratory equipment
- Analyze test results and instrument readings
**Technical experience**:

- Health sciences
- Biochemical and molecular techniques
**Area of work experience**:

- Laboratory testing and analysis
- Pharmaceuticals and medicines
**Area of specialization**:

- Microbiology
- Failure analysis
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Sitting
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Gloves
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
**Screening questions**:

- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
**Other benefits**:

- Other benefits
- Travel insurance
**Support for persons with disabilities**:

- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
**Support for newcomers and refugees**:

- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
**Support for youths**:

- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youths
**Support for Veterans**:

- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
**Support for Indigenous people**:

- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
**Support for mature workers**:

- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
**Supports for visible minorities**:

- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees