Junior Microbiologist

A career with **Canadian Analytical Laboratories** provides an opportunity to work with a diverse group of people, from various backgrounds and professions, in an organization that is growing and evolving to make lives better and safer through analytical testing and research.

**Job Summary**:
To conduct, with minimum supervision, microbiological analysis of raw materials and finished products in accordance with current compendial and in-house procedures to meet domestic and foreign regulatory requirements, as well as Canadian Analytical Laboratories Inc standards

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Microbiological assay of vitamins, such as Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, and Biotin
- Enumeration, isolation, and identification of bacteria, yeast, and mold
- Conduct and evaluate microbial preservative effectiveness test
- Perform calibration of equipment used in the Microbiology Laboratory
- Validation of the microbiological test procedures
- Prepare, with proper documentation, all microbiological media, and reagents
- Conduct, with proper documentation, growth promotion tests of all microbiological media
- Conduct microbial environmental monitoring of a laboratory facility
- Ensure proper disposal of all microbiological wastes
- Conduct sampling, testing and evaluation of purified water for microbial quality
- Investigate Out-Of-Specification test results and able to find out the root cause
- Evaluate, order and maintain laboratory’s supplies, media, and reagents
- Assist in the maintenance of microbial cultures
- Perform all other duties as assigned

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Degree in the Microbiology or equivalent
- Minimum 3 yrs of practical working experience of working as a Microbiologist preferably in contract testing lab environment.
- Considerable working knowledge of the methods, materials, and aseptic techniques used in laboratory work
- Considerable working knowledge of the use of laboratory apparatus and equipment
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Competency in clearly and fluently expressing concepts and ideas in English, orally and in writing
- Ability to work as a member of a team and under minimum supervision.
- Ability to prepare, interpret and generate routine test reports in a timely manner and in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines to meet datelines

**Laboratory Operations During COVID-19**:
As an essential service provider, Canadian Analytical Laboratories is open to continue to support our community.

We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation as well we are working to comply with advice being provided by both levels of the Canadian government.

Our parent company, Reena Group provides essential goods and services to the pharmaceutical, food, natural health products and medical cannabis industries, who are playing a pivotal role in responding to the crisis by ensuring the availability of products and supplies necessary to respond medically and economically both in Canada and the United States.

During this unprecedented time, our number one priority is the safety of our employees, customers and communities. To continue to serve our laboratory client community, we have proactively adopted modified working practices, and taken all the warranted precautions to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission and to ensure a safe environment to ensure that we comply with the principles of social distancing.

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

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Microbiology in a Pharma setting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location