Laboratory Summer Student - Ottawa, Canada - Public Health Ontario
Description
JR100674
Location:
PHO Ottawa Laboratory, 2380 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON
Public Health Ontario is looking for students to join us this summer to support our water testing program. We operate one of the largest public health laboratory systems in the world with 11 locations across Ontario (Hamilton, Kingston, London, Orillia, Ottawa, Peterborough, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins and Toronto). Please visit our Laboratory Services page to learn more about our water testing program
Number of positions: 3
Duration: 12 to 15 week placements (4 days per week)
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling and processing water samples for environmental bacteriology.
- Clerical duties and customer service.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of laboratory safety.
- Ability to identify problems with equipment and refer to appropriate action.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures related to the handling of biological hazards.
Education and Experience:
- Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in a postsecondary program which focuses on public health, microbiology, bacteriology, life sciences, and/or laboratory technologist/technician program.
Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary:
$15.50 per hour
Work Location:
One location
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