Biological Technician

Education:

- Expérience:
**Education**:

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Research institute, laboratory or centre
**Tasks**:

- Collect blood, tissue or other samples from patients
- Document observations on patients' specimens
- Examine the results of the tests
- Log patient samples and prepare them for testing
- Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
- Clean and maintain medical laboratory and laboratory equipment
- Conduct quality control assessment of testing techniques
**Supervision**:

- Staff in various areas of responsibility
**Area of specialization**:

- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Microbiology
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Ability to work independently
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Work under pressure
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Experience**:

- 7 months to less than 1 year
**Financial benefits**:

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Français
- Heures de travail: 40 to 45 hours per week