Laboratory Technician, Microbiology - 12 Month Contract

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Execute and perform testing as per methods, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP guidelines.

• Perform basic microbiology testing such as but not limited to bioburden, water testing, swab testing, identification and other microbiological testing methods.

• Prepare test solutions, sample, and or reagents as needed.

• Prepare and standardize Test solutions, Standard solutions and Volumetric solutions.

• Maintain mobile phase, solutions etc., for expiry and inventory.

• Perform equipment and instrument calibrations/verification according to establish procedures.

• Manage media and reagents supplies, input orders on WorkflowGen system.

• Maintain good housekeeping, schedule and monitor housekeeping activities

• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every aspect and all results are entered into the electronic Laboratory Information System or the Client’s Certificate of Analysis before submission to the QA reviewer.

• Prioritize, schedule and plan daily work in order to maintain efficient workflow to assure completion of scheduled tasks and to meet established due dates.

• Report and Assist in the failure investigations as instructed.

• Record findings in standardized format, keeping all records and analyst notebook in good order.

• Record data in timely manner.

• Inform the Department Manager and/or Group/Scientific Leader, as far in advance as possible, if the assigned work order cannot be satisfactorily completed within established scheduled time and quality of work expectations.

• Perform additional assigned lab duties and periodically update Department Manager and/or Group/Scientific Leader on the status.

• Attend training sessions and inform the Department Manager and/or Group/Scientific Leader if there is any doubt regarding the ability to fulfill testing requirements satisfactorily.

• Strictly follows the latest approved version of methods, SOPs, QA manuals unless authorized by Department Manager and/or Group/Scientific Leader in writing.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 0-1 Year of demonstrated ability to work within a laboratory setting.
•  Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $23.00/Hour

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.