Laboratory Technician (Micro) – Toronto, Canada – Visa Sponsorship Available

Visa type confirmed: Immigration Support Possible

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their team. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide basic to intermediate microbiology testing services as assigned. Key duties include post-incubation test processing (performing rapid methods on VIDAS and various PCR platforms) and performing pre-incubation methods (enumeration tests, enrichments, etc.). The role also involves providing basic technical support and assisting in R&D as requested.

Overall Objectives and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Ensures regular attendance and punctuality.
• Reads, understands, and follows management system requirements relevant to responsibilities, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to all health, safety, and environmental regulations; maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Registers incoming samples and maintains a neat and accurate record system of work performed.
• Enters sample data into the laboratory information management system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes laboratory testing on all incoming samples accurately and efficiently based on turnaround time goals.
• Verifies results and submits them to appropriate personnel for timely transmission.
• Performs tests on various rapid test platforms as assigned.
• Performs various steps of cultural methods for pathogen testing.
• Identifies process difficulties and reports these with proposed solutions to the supervisor.
• Maintains a state of readiness to respond to queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with all company employees; communicates effectively.
• Promotes the company image through sound and ethical business practices.
• Strives to improve the quality of work provided to clients through the use of existing and new technologies.
• Identifies non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Responsive problem solver and action-oriented.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Laboratory safety and WHMIS training.
• Troubleshooting skills required for instrument maintenance.
• Technical knowledge of applicable test methods.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

This position will require working in a laboratory environment where standing is necessary for over 50% of the time. Light lifting requirements of no more than 20 lbs may occur. Evening and weekend shift work may be required.

Additional Information

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application process or needing job postings in an alternative format are encouraged to request accommodations.

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

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