Public Health Technologist Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Testing, BCCDC Labs
7 days ago
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Microbiologist to join our team at the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). As an Environmental Microbiologist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of our laboratory services.
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 for public health audits and surveillance.
- 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.
- Perform routine examination of stool and vomit samples for Norovirus by RT-PCR procedure in investigation of GI disease outbreaks.
- 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, troubleshoots 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology and biosafety.
- Demonstrated ability in writing scientific manuscripts an asset 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 – and how they intersect across the health care system.
- 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
- As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
What We Offer
- 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.
- 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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