microbiological technician

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Microbiology, general
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Clean

Work setting

• Rural area
• Laboratory
• Pharmaceuticals industry
• Ophthalmic or optical laboratory

Tasks

• Conduct microbiological, biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
• Set up and conduct microbiological tests and laboratory analyses
• Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of wildlife and other natural resources
• Prepare samples
• Perform job-site calculations
• Maintain accurate records
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
• Clean and maintain medical laboratory and laboratory equipment
• Analyze test results and instrument readings
• Perform data entry

Technical experience

• Health sciences
• Biochemical and molecular techniques

Area of work experience

• Environmental monitoring
• Laboratory testing and analysis
• Pharmaceuticals and medicines

Area of specialization

• Microbiology
• Failure analysis

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Own tools / equipment

• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)