Laboratory Technician, Microbiology Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.

Laboratory Technician, Microbiology (Fixed-term) - Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.

Full-time

Compensation: CAD 18 - CAD 18 hourly

Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical Laboratory Technician specializing in Microbiology for a fixed‑term position in our Toronto facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our cutting‑edge microbiology research and testing services.

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Ensures regular attendance and punctuality.
• Reads, understands, and follows management system requirements relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods. This ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintains and assists others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Registers incoming samples as needed, maintains a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis, and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
• Enters sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes laboratory testing on all incoming samples accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner; ensures sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
• Verifies results and submits them to the appropriate personnel for transmission in a timely manner.
• Identifies process difficulties and reports these, along with proposed solutions, to the supervisor.
• Maintains a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co‑workers.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicates orally and in writing to co‑workers, including intra‑ and inter‑departmental employees.
• Promotes the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices related to the public and our customers.
• Continually strives to improve the quality of work provided to clients through 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific field
• 1‑2 years of experience working in a microbiology laboratory setting
• Proficiency in microbiology laboratory techniques, including aseptic techniques and sample preparation
• Familiarity with the use and maintenance of common laboratory equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational 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.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions: This is a laboratory environment with the majority of time spent standing and working at a lab bench. Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE. Lifting requirements may apply. Extra hours, weekends, and evenings may be required as per business needs.

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