Ecotox Lab

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?

If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you

If our core values of Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble and Open & Inclusive resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:
**CO-OP STUDENT - ECOTOXICOLOGY**

**4 Month Term - Fall Semester**

**Basic Purpose**:Performs routine toxicity analyses.

**Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities**:

- Prepare samples for analysis
- Keep detailed records as required
- Dispose of waste and general laboratory clean-up as needed
- Monitor and maintain adequate supplies
- All other responsibilities as assigned

**Under the guidance of Biologist**:
**General**
- Complies and works in accordance with the Quality System and Health and Safety policies.
- Meets quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
- Employs proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials

**Specifics**
- Performs routine toxicity analyses in strict compliance to the requirements of the Standard Operating Procedures
- Responsible to maintain cultures of bioassay organisms such as, rainbow trout, Daphnia magna, Ceriodaphnia dubia, and various algae
- Keeps accurate records of all work, i.e., calibration and maintenance of instruments, water quality measurements, culture mortality and reproduction and test results
- Writes and proofs reports on completed ecotoxicity projects
- Participates in external & internal method audits and maintains a high level of theoretical & practical expertise
- Assists in the development, conduct, and validation of toxicity methods for projects involving environmental and industrial projects
- Other duties as assigned

**Skills and Know-how**:

- Lab experience is an asset but not required
- Must be currently enrolled in a Chemistry/Biotechnology or other Science related post-grad College/University program
- A positive can-do attitude and proven ability to take initiative
- Solid problem solving skills, effective communication skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- The job incumbent must be available for shift work, working on weekends and overtime

**Work Relationship**:
Internal: This position involves daily contact with coworkers to exchange information, and with their supervisor for scheduling, instructions and training.

**Working Conditions**:

- Students may be expected to perform repetitive somewhat physical work using a variety of machines and equipment as required and according to deadlines established by more experienced analysts & their supervisor
- The job requires flexible working hours and overtime
- May involve long periods of standing
- Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment
- Fast paced environment

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**Our purpose: shaping a world of trust.**

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibilityThis is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with
**ambition & humility, responsibility & openness,** we are proud that our people
**leave a mark** on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that
**leaving a mark** is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will
** Leave your mark. in shaping a world of trust.**

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