Pathogen Laboratory Specialist

1 month ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Food Safety Net Services Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Pathogen Laboratory Specialist to join our team at Food Safety Net Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Accurately perform and read test results and notify Laboratory Management of deviations
  • Prepare and analyze samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries
  • Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques in daily workload
  • Report inventory and expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements
  • Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, trash disposal, and equipment quality control
  • Assist in quality duties by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
  • Pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements
  • Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops, and being aware of food industry issues and trends
  • Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner
  • Share information in an open and timely manner
  • Assist with managing priorities and schedules such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
  • Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
Requirements:
  • Associate degree in Life Science or related field with two or more years of laboratory experience, preferred
  • Two or more years of experience in a commercial food-testing or analytical laboratory
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures
  • Familiarity with GLP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, ISO, and USP methods and procedures
  • Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
  • Ability to travel when necessary
What We Offer:
  • Competitive wages
  • Benefits
  • RRSP Matching
  • TFSA's
  • Training Programs
  • Social events

Labstat values a diverse workforce and is committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA.



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