Microbiology Laboratory Technician
2 days ago
**CARO Analytical Services **is an employee-owned environmental and food laboratory that provides professional analytical testing services to public and private clients throughout Western Canada. Whether supporting a client cleaning up a contaminated site, providing water quality data to ensure Canadians have access to clean water, or supporting the government in testing our food source for potential pesticide exceedances, CARO provides the data essential to the success of these programs. CARO also happens to have a pretty awesome corporate culture thanks to a great team of employees who take their jobs seriously, but not themselves: We are charismatic scientists, driven to make the world safer and healthier.
**DESCRIPTION**: Microbiology Laboratory Technician - Richmond, BC
As a Laboratory Technician in the Microbiology department, your main responsibilities include:
- Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
- Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
- Analyze client/QC samples using documented specific methods and/or procedures.
- Perform sample preparation using documented procedures. - filtration, screening, extraction and digestion.
- Maintain logs and record as required by quality documents.
- Dispose samples according to local regulations.
- Operate instrumentation and processes analytical data.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and calibrate instrumentation.
- Carry out all required data processing (i.e. calculations, data review, data entry, archival, etc.).
- Receive and ship supplies, assist to restock laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory clean-up and maintenance.
- Complete other administrative duties as directed
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
- Degree/diploma in microbiological or biological sciences.
- Minimum 3 month working experience in a microbiology laboratory.
- Computer literate (MS Office, Laboratory Information Systems).
- Meticulous, organized, focused, steady-handed, and able to multi-task.
- Ability to work in a high-energy environment and handle multiple deadlines.
- Flexible in working hours (evenings, weekends) during peak periods.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lb and perform repetitive tasks for a long period of time.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and ability to work independently.
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
**Experience**:
- working in a laboratory: 2 years (preferred)
- microbiology laboratory: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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