Flow Cytometer Laboratory Technician, Night Shift - Listowel, Canada - ST genetics

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Business name:
STgenetics Canada

Head office: 7970 Perth Road 147 R.R. #4, Listowel Ontario N4W3G9

Location of work: 7970 Perth Road 147 R.R. #4, Listowel Ontario N4W3G9

Job Title:
Flow Cytometer Laboratory Technician, Night Shift

Job Duties:
See Below

Permanent:
yes

Full-time: yes

Skills required:
See Below

Education required:
See Below

Experience required:
See Below

Salary:
$33.59 per hour

Benefits:
Long Term Disability, Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision, RRSP Employee Match 4%

Vacation:
yes - 2 weeks

Reporting To:
Fabio Accorsini, Laboratory Manager

Main Purpose of Role:


  • As the Flow Cytometer Machine Operator, this role will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of our highly advanced machines that process our industryleading genetic products in our Sexed Semen product line that are used on farms for healthy dairy and beef herds around the world.
  • Possesses solid foundation in basic laboratory techniques and has lab experience working in specific areas such as Flow Cytometry and semen physiology.
  • Competent in the operation of multiple semen Sorter units.
  • Ability to train or assist individuals who may be assigned to the laboratory on a regular or temporary basis.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently on projects and participate in the creation of special projects.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including laboratory computers for data entry.
  • Operate advanced flow cytometry sorting machines for the production of sexed semen
  • Use advanced software to accurately sort semen into male and female sperm, with an emphasis on accuracy and quality.
  • Participate in daily production of sexed semen with emphasis on sterility and semen quality.
  • Perform daily job duties including computer start up, calibration, sort setup and shutdown, cleaning, sterilization and bacterial testing.
  • Use of sterile techniques to avoid contaminating any laboratory areas, samples or instrumentation.
  • Follow all safety procedures set forth by ST Genetics Canada.
  • Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Keep current knowledge of vendors and suppliers of materials specific to the laboratory requirements.
  • Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decisionmaking capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:


  • Master s degree in Andrology is preferred.
  • Bachelors Degree in life sciences or computer technology required

Experience:


  • 5+ years Laboratory experience performing relevant techniques, coupled with knowledge of biological sciences, chemistry or physics preferred.
  • 5+ years Laboratory experience within quality control function
  • 5+ experience on semen analyses and semen process

Physical Requirements:


  • Handling and lifting of 40 lbs. bags/boxes.
  • Work environment may include areas of unpleasant cold temperatures for several minutes within a 4degree C cold room.
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s), arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
  • Occasionally pushing, pulling, objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
  • Ability to move about freely.
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