Laboratory Analyst

CARO Analytical Servicesis an environmental and food laboratory that provides professional analytical testing services to public and private clients throughout Western Canada. Whether supporting a client cleaning up a contaminated site, providing water quality data to ensure Canadians have access to clean water, or supporting the government in testing our food source for potential pesticide exceedances, CARO provides the data essential to the success of these programs. CARO also happens to have an awesome corporate culture thanks to a great team of employees and scientists who take their jobs seriously, but not themselves:

- We are charismatic scientists, driven to make the world safer and healthier._

**DESCRIPTION: MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY ANALYST- Richmond, BC**

As a Laboratory Analyst in the Microbiology department, your main responsibilities include:

- Preparing and analyzing client/QC samples using documented procedures.
- Ensuring that work is conducted in adherence with quality standards.
- Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
- Operating instrumentation and processes analytical data.
- Maintaining and calibrating instrumentation.
- Preparing and maintaining analytical standards and reagents.
- Maintaining logs and records as required by quality documents.
- Reviewing and validating generated test data.
- Carry out all required record-keeping, documentation and assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving.
- Complete other administrative duties as directed.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Degree/diploma in microbiological or biological sciences.
- 2+ years’ experience with EWQA and Q-tray sample preparation is preferred.
- Computer literate (MS Office, Laboratory Information Systems).
- Meticulous, organized, focused, steady-handed, and able to multi-task.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a high-energy environment and handle multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental methodologies, environmental regulations and quality management practices.
- Flexible in working hours (evenings, weekends) during peak periods.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and ability to work independently.

CARO Analytical Services offers attractive potential for career advancement, competitive remuneration, extended health & dental benefits, RRSP and DPSP. If you aspire to a career with a thriving, fast-paced and growing company with top quality people, consider CARO

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

**Experience**:

- working with EWQA: 2 years (preferred)
- Q-Tray: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location