Laboratory Summer Student - Kingston, Canada - Public Health Ontario

Public Health Ontario

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

JR100665

Location:
PHO Kingston Laboratory, 181 Barrie Street, Kingston, 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: 2

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