Laboratory Technician - Food Microbiology

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!

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Benefits

On-the-job training Competitive benefits RRSP with employer contribution May be eligible for shift premiums, certain conditions apply Employee discounts Free parking

Bureau Veritas is looking for a Laboratory Technician - Microbiology to join our food laboratory in Saint-Laurent, QC.

Your main responsibilities are :

• Provide general lab support;
• Perform basic testing procedures for food samples;
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation;
• Assist with media preparation and decontamination;
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials;
• If needed, help at sample reception;
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) when conducting any laboratory work or procedure;
• Prioritize daily workload based on sample and client requirement;
• Identify any non-routine samples and seeks guidance on procedures for handling;
• Identify and communicate non-conformances to Supervisor;
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications;
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements;
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized;
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

You are an ideal candidate if you :

• Have a minimum : College diploma in Science;
• Have experience in a laboratory is an asset;
• Have a positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Have good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills;
• Work well both independently and as part of a team;
• Are detail orientated and have record keeping skills;
• Learn quickly and are able to perform repetitive tasks;
• Adapt well to a changing environment;
• Have excellent computer skills.

Working conditions :

• Work place : 7150 rue Frederick Banting, Ville Saint-Laurent, Montreal (PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOCATION IS NOT ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSIT FOR THE EVENING SHIFT);
• 6 months contract (possibility of transitioning to a permanent position);
• Work schedule : evening shift, Monday to Friday 2PM-10PM (needs to be available for overtime 1-2h / day and every second Saturday);
• Status : Full time, 37.5h / week;
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks;
• Capacity to work on your feet for long hours.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work. Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s idea, knowledge, perspectives, approaches, and styles to maximize business success.

Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds, and beliefs.

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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.

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We respect our people and believe in our talents.

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.