Microbiology Technician

Microbiology Technician

Markham

Permanent

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Microbiology Technician in 90 Gough Rd, Markham, ON L3R 5V5 CAN. Your mission will be to:

• Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample • Record findings on worksheet for verification • Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked • Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed • Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process • Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending • Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature • Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required • Sterilize materials needed for analysis. Autoclave plates before discarding • Perform food poisoning, pH and other analysis tests on sample when requested by the client • Ensure that media and materials are prepared for the next testing sequence • Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities • Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis • Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process • Perform necessary housekeeping duties in a timely manner, keeping the work areas and equipment clean and sanitized • Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required • Adhere to all safety policies • Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation maintenance, and improvement of the management system • Perform other related tasks as needed

YOUR PROFILE

Associates degree or equivalent work experience and 1+ year relevant work; or, Bachelor’s degree required. The incumbent must have a basic knowledge of microbiology to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results. A basic knowledge of personal computers is useful to accurately enter testing data and results. A basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies is necessary to ensure a safe working environment. Planning skills are useful to maintain supplies of analysis materials and ensure analysis is completed within specified time.