Media Laboratory Technician

Company Description
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Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies._**

**_ In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1,000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing._**

**_ In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years._**

**Job Description**:
**Basic Function**:Media Laboratory Technician will be responsible for providing basic technical support, preparation, and analysis within the Cosmetic Microbiology Media Laboratory. This is a deadline-based, high-pressure work environment with ongoing projects for a variety of clients.

The Media Laboratory Technician will have some experience (including academic) in handling media used in microbiological analyses and will be able to work independently with mínimal supervision. The incumbent must demonstrate a willingness to learn, on top of being well-organized, flexible, and capable of working with analysts in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient. A high level of work ethic, communication, and professionalism is crucial to this role.

The Media Laboratory Technician must:

- Be capable of operating and calibrating common lab equipment (i.e. pH meter);
- Be familiar with traditional microbiological tests and the associated media;
- Be proficient at data retrieval and interpretation of routine analysis or tests;
- Have basic troubleshooting skills, both with instruments and methods;
- Ability to use equipment necessary in microbiology testing (i.e. serological pipettes);
- Be able to work under GMP and GLP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

- Media preparation;
- GMP Documentation: Ensuring accurate reporting in lab books.
- Quality control of prepared media;
- Inventory of dehydrated media and reagents;
- Disposal of contaminated waste;
- Ensuring laboratory cleanliness;
- Cleaning and sterilization of glassware.

**Qualifications**:
Qualifications - Education
- A B.Sc. degree preferably in Microbiology, or diploma in related field;
- A solid background and understanding of Microbiology;
- Computer proficiency - Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Experience
- 1 year working with microbiological techniques;
- Experience working with in a GMP environment;
- Experience working in a contract laboratory considered an asset.
- Experience in the use of an autoclave considered an asset.

Other

**Required Skills**:

- Excellent organizational skills;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- A good command of English is necessary;
- High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently, while supporting a collaborative, team-based department;
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure;
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines;
- Must be proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity;
- Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance record;
- Display a high level of professionalism;

**Working Conditions**:This position will be working in a laboratory environment where standing is required for greater than 50% of the time to work at the bench for analyses. Light lifting requirements of no more than 20 kg.

Evening and weekend shift work may be required.

Additional Information

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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