Public Health Specialist in Environmental Microbiology
4 weeks ago
Public Health Specialist in Environmental Microbiology
At PHSA, we are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Specialist in Environmental Microbiology to join our team. As a Public Health Specialist in Environmental Microbiology, you will play a key role in ensuring the health and safety of our communities by testing drinking, recreational, and waste water for indicator organisms.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Perform routine analysis of ready-to-eat food for surrogate or indicator organisms in assessing sanitary quality.
- Participate 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.
- Prepare stock solutions and reagents following standard operating procedures.
- Respond to requests and inquiries for all referred-in tests. Seek 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.
- Perform all related functions required for the production of final reports such as preparing, testing, and assessing quality control results prior to release of laboratory results, troubleshoot sample adequacy, and prepares dilutions as required according to established procedures.
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.
- 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 the 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 (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
About PHSA:
PHSA is a provincial health services authority that plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective healthcare for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people, Be compassionate, Dare to innovate, Cultivate partnerships, and Serve with purpose.
Why Join PHSA:
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
What We Offer:
- 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 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.
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