Analyst 1 - Microbiology

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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 ▪ Dental and medical benefits after 3 months ▪ RRSP program

Bureau Veritas is seeking a skilled microbiologist for an Analyst 1 position. Key focus will be analyzing samples for drinking water testing

Responsibilities

• Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions (WIs) when conducting any laboratory work or procedure.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis
• Operate and maintain all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks (Autoclaves, pH meter, incubators, Eppendorf pipettes
• Assess and correct problems with all laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulation criteria.
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
• Identify and document all known sample deviations, non-conformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor.
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risks of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
• Provide input to corrective action procedures and report problems and Corrective Actions to the Supervisor.
• Provide Supervisor/Manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays
• Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
• Participate, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
• Keeps work area clean, neat and organized
• All other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications: 

• College Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Biotechnology or related science
• Strong knowledge of microbiological techniques
• Experience with Microbiology is preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

• High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment. Involve the repetition of the same process. Requires patience, tenacity and persistence.
• Full time. Afternoon shift: 2PM to 10:30PM, including weekend. You need to be available for overtime and shift work, on call (MANDATORY)
• May involve long periods of standing
• Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs)
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment