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2 months ago
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Technologist Environmental Microbiology to join our team at the Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS). As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for conducting environmental microbiology testing and providing high-quality laboratory services to support public health initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct environmental microbiology testing, including membrane filtration, multiple tube fermentation, and enzyme substrate procedures, to detect and identify indicator organisms for public health audits and surveillance.
- Perform routine analysis of ready-to-eat food for surrogate or indicator organisms to assess sanitary quality.
- Participate in food-borne and waterborne disease outbreak investigations by testing food, water, environmental, and clinical samples for disease-causing organisms using various techniques.
- Prepare stock solutions and reagents according to standard operating procedures.
- Respond to customer inquiries and seek direction as required from the Team Lead, Program Head/Medical Microbiologist, Technical Coordinator, Site Supervisor, or Laboratory Operations Manager.
- Perform related functions required for the production of final reports, including preparing, testing, and assessing quality control results prior to release of laboratory results.
Requirements:
- Certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
- One year of recent, related experience, including experience in a clinical and research-based laboratory or an equivalent combination of education, training, and recent related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology, and biosafety.
- Demonstrated ability in writing scientific manuscripts and performing literature searches.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot unexpected results.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and use related software.
- Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in foundational documents, including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
What We Offer:
- Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
- Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations, offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, Rotating weekend shifts
Requisition # 170380E
