Laboratory Analyst (Ecotoxicology)

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Benefits
On-the-job training ▪ Employee discounts ▪ Free parking ▪ EAP (Employee Assistance Program) ▪ Career growth opportunity ▪ Work/life balance (floater day and WE ARE day) 

 Bureau Veritas is looking for a Laboratory Analyst – Ecotoxicology to join our environmental laboratory in Saint-Laurent, QC.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Perform analyses on samples and complex samples preparation;
• Breeding monitoring: algae, daphnia, ceriodaphnia, fathead, trout;
• Take care of the maintenance of equipment related to breeding and analyses;
• Maintain one or more systems of aquariums or pools in open systems;
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure accuracy and quality of work;
• Ensure that quality control criteria are met for all reported data;
• Understand and troubleshoot analyses;
• Provide input to corrective action procedures;
• Ensure deadlines are met;
• Ensure that equipment is appropriately maintained;
• Use summary reports to plan and organize work;
• Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations;
• Keep their work area clean, neat and organized;
• Contribute to daily and weekly planning;
• Other responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or team leader.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Have a diploma in Biology, Bioecology or other related diploma/experience;
• Can work independently and as part of a team;
• Have good record keeping skills and attention to detail;
• Are dynamic, energetic, motivated and have a positive outlook.

Working conditions:

• Work schedule: day/evening/weekends (availability on weekends are mandatory for this role).
• You need to be available for overtime during the peak season (1-2h/day) from May to December;
• Please note that flexibility for overtime is required to meet business needs. It's important to note that overtime is not optional in this role. You will be expected to work the additional hours as directed by your supervisor, even if the need arises unexpectedly on a given day;
• Status: Full time, 37.5h/week;
• For this role you will need to be comfortable working on your feet for long hours.

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Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks, and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. 

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

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We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development. 

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark; in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at

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