Biologist 1

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 minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!

Here are our Core Values:

Trusted

Responsible

Ambitious & Humble

Open & Inclusive

If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:

Job Title: Biologist 1

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

Department: Environmental

Location: Burnaby, B.C.

1 year contract

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish? 

Maintain organism cultures. Assist with organism culture troubleshooting.

• Perform calibration and routine maintenance of instrumentation in accordance with WIs. Assist with trouble shooting 
equipment issues.
• Review LIMS summary report to plan and prioritize daily work to accommodate due dates, rush requests, and hold 
times.
• Prepare reagents and standards as per SOPs and WIs
• Prepare and analyze test samples in accordance with SOPs 
• Provide preliminary client updates, as required
• Keep accurate records for all work
• Inform Supervisor if SOP requires clarification or updates
• Participate in internal/external audits, and contribute to MIAs, NSCs, investigations/corrective actions, when 
requested
• Enter and verify data including TOXELN reporting

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

• A University Degree or a College Diploma in Sciences, preferably biology, ecotoxicology or related field with special 
emphasis in the discipline of toxicity
• Two (2) years related ecotoxicology or biology laboratory experience is an asset
• Ability to keep accurate records in order to comply within GLP standards
• Self-directed and proven ability to organize, execute plans and objectives
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) as well as outstanding computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, 
Outlook etc.)
• A strong ability to work independently as well as engage others when required in escalation of concerns to meet the 
client needs or to best manage client disappointments
• Energetic and keen personality with a positive outlook who thrives in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking, prioritizing and adapting to changes are required

Work Relationships

• Internal: Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Technical Support Groups, Human Resources, peers for support and 
information
• External: Customers

Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel
• High level of work production in fast paced lab environment
• The job requires flexible working hours, weekends, overtime and shift work
• May involve long periods of standing
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE
• Some lifting and carrying

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

The salary range for this role is  $22.62-$24.0 an hour.

Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,  experience, and market location.