Environmental Microbiology Specialist
2 weeks ago
Public Health Laboratory Professional
The Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) is a cohesive laboratory system that supports equity and access, and ensures patient safety through high quality, well-coordinated laboratory services.
We aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being.
As a Public Health Laboratory Professional, you will participate in day-to-day work activities in the Environmental Microbiology Program by testing drinking, recreational and waste water with membrane filtration, multiple tube fermentation and enzyme substrate procedure for detection and identification of indicator organisms for public health audits and surveillance.
The role involves performing routine analysis of ready-to-eat food for surrogate or indicator organisms in assessing sanitary quality, participating in food-borne and waterborne disease outbreak investigation by testing food, water, environmental and clinical samples for disease-causing organisms using microscopic, culturing, biochemical, immunological and nucleic acid detection techniques, and preparing stock solutions and reagents following standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities include responding to requests and inquiries for all referred in tests, seeking direction as required from the Team Lead, Program Head/Medical Microbiologist, Technical Coordinator, Site Supervisor or Laboratory Operations Manager as appropriate, on customer service issues, and performing all related functions required for the production of final reports.
Requirements include 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, and basic knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology and biosafety.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources, annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement, and 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.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
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