Laboratory Technician - Burnaby, Canada - Merieux NutriSciences

Merieux NutriSciences

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Laboratory Technician
Burnaby

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable.

Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods.

External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment,
join us

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE
We are looking for a
Laboratory Technician in # North Fraser Way, Burnaby, B.C. V3N OB9 CAN.

Your mission will be to:

Performs analyses with HPLC instrumentation
Utilizes HPLC to determine the concentration of target analytes in food or supplement samples
Ensures proper extraction methods are conducted on samples
Maintains chemistry quality control records and procedures for each analysis
Records and interprets analytical data
Prepares standards or reagents required for the analysis procedures
Maintains knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) required to complete job responsibilities
Maintains clean working area
Determines root cause and corrective action for investigation
Communicates procedural and operational difficulties and delays to supervisor
Reviews batches and responds to outofspecification results or questionable data
Maintains equipment records in databases in accordance with our Quality System
Adheres to all safety policies

YOUR PROFILE

A diploma in chemistry, microbiology or food science is preferred but previous experience is accepted.

Required skills:

This position requires the ability to follow specific instructions.
A general understanding of the needs of the laboratory is required to avoid delays in sample testing or inaccurate results.
Excellent verbal communication skills are required to interact with peers and management.

Management:

None

Work Environment:

The incumbent works in the laboratory with proper lighting and temperature control.
Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory.
The incumbent works in the laboratory with increased temperatures near the autoclave and washer.
The incumbent is required to wear masks, laboratory coat and insulated gloves when working with the media.
Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds is necessary when loading and preparing samples for autoclaving.
The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a standing position.

WHY JOIN US?

Because you would contribute to an inspiring
Public Health purpose, supported by longterm and visionary shareholders.
Because you would have an
impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
Because you would be part of a community of
an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love
cobuilding together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
Because you would be
welcome as you are, in a diverse and openminded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
Because you would grow in an
international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

**Ready for the journey?