A career with Canadian Analytical Laboratories provides an opportunity to work with a diverse group of people, from various backgrounds and professions, in an organization that is growing and evolving to make lives better and safer through analytical testing and research.

JOB SUMMARY:

To conduct, with minimum supervision, microbiological analysis of raw materials and finished products in accordance with current compendial and in-house procedures to meet domestic and foreign regulatory requirements, as well as Canadian Analytical Laboratories Inc standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in the Microbiology or equivalent
• Minimum 3 yrs of practical working experience of working as a Microbiologist preferably in contract testing lab environment.
• Considerable working knowledge of the methods, materials, and aseptic techniques used in laboratory work
• Considerable working knowledge of the use of laboratory apparatus and equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Competency in clearly and fluently expressing concepts and ideas in English, orally and in writing
• Ability to work as a member of a team and under minimum supervision.
• Ability to prepare, interpret and generate routine test reports in a timely manner and in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines to meet datelines

• Apply aseptic/microbiological techniques correctly while performing tests of raw material and finished products for the absence and/or presence of indicator organisms
• Microbiological assay of vitamins, such as Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, and Biotin
• Enumeration, isolation, and identification of bacteria, yeast, and mold
• Conduct and evaluate microbial preservative effectiveness test
• Perform calibration of equipment used in the Microbiology Laboratory
• Validation of the microbiological test procedures
• Prepare, with proper documentation, all microbiological media, and reagents
• Conduct, with proper documentation, growth promotion tests of all microbiological media
• Conduct microbial environmental monitoring of a laboratory facility
• Ensure proper disposal of all microbiological wastes
• Conduct sampling, testing and evaluation of purified water for microbial quality
• Investigate Out-Of-Specification test results and able to find out the root cause
• Evaluate, order and maintain laboratory’s supplies, media, and reagents
• Assist in the maintenance of microbial cultures
• Perform all other duties as assigned