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Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Microbiology Technician in a Food and Environmental Lab whose primary responsibility is to support laboratory operations by conducting the relevant microbiological testing.

*Shifts vary between the hours of 8 AM and 7 PM 7 days a week and will include a high probability of working weekend shifts for extended periods.*

Responsibilities

  • Provide essential microbiological analytical laboratory services for food and beverage manufacturers private sectors commodity exporters companies and food industry in line withElements standards
  • Maintain the good laboratory housekeeping and ensure Health Safety and Environment (HSE) standard are adhered
  • Perform all analytical testing for the samples recording and updating of results in LIMS.
  • Maintain accurate records with a strict adherence to the corporate Quality System
  • Role includes working on week-ends and paid overtime

Skills / Qualifications

  • Minimum post secondary education in a microbiology related field
  • A preference will be given to candidates with specific microbiological experience in routine food and water methodologies including but not limited to: Standard plate counts Total coliforms E. coli Yeast and Mold Salmonella Listeria E. coli O157:H7 and many more
  • Microbiological techniques such as: direct plating serial dilutions qualitative pathogen detection PCR ELISA biochemical bacterial identifications membrane filtration MPN and much more
  • Excellent aseptic technique
  • Effective time management
  • Efficient in Windows based software applications
  • Good English communication skills

Physical Requirements:

  • Periodic or occasional lifting 20 pounds
  • Periodic Chemicals and Pathogenic Bacteria

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Diversity Statement

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.


Required Experience:

IC

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