Laboratory Technician

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- As a Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) you will provide analytical support to three lines of service (Water Treatment & Supply, Wastewater Collection & Treatment, and Stormwater Management) for the Water Quality and Regulatory Assurance team. Primary duties include:

- Perform analytical microbiology methods on water, wastewater, and stormwater samples, such as total coliforms, fecal coliforms, _E. coli_, heterotrophic bacteria, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and filamentous bacteria for various programs, projects, and initiatives.
- Follow laboratory quality practices to generate and maintain accurate data records in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17025 standard.
- Collect samples for microbiological monitoring from water treatment plant sites.
- Participate in and support the Quality Management System, Safety Program and Biosafety Program.
- Aid in drafting and maintaining written standard operating procedures and validation and advancement of new and existing environmental microbiological methods.
- Perform laboratory support duties including media and solution preparation, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment, and contribute to general laboratory housekeeping.

**Qualifications**
- A completed 2 year science-based technical diploma and at least 2 years of experience in an environmental microbiology laboratory accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
- Intermediate proficiency in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Microsoft Office will be considered an asset.
- A degree related to environmental microbiology will be considered an asset.
- Previous experience with US EPA Method 1623, microscopy, and environmental real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) methods will be considered assets.
- Successful performance in this position requires proven organizational, analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.

**Working Conditions**:This position is exposed to chemicals, compressed gasses, and biohazards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

**Pre-employment Drug Test**: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.
Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit: Water Services
- Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 18 months)
- Location: 1620 56 Avenue SW
- Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $38.92 - 52.07 per hour (2024 Rates)
- Days of Work: This position works a 4-week rotation including some weekends and statutory holidays.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 310852