JOB DESCRIPTION

CARO Analytical Services is an employee-owned environmental and food laboratory that provides professional analytical testing services to public and private clients throughout Western Canada. Whether supporting a client cleaning up a contaminated site, providing water quality data to ensure Canadians have access to clean water, or supporting the government in testing our food source for potential pesticide exceedances, CARO provides the data essential to the success of these programs. CARO also happens to have a pretty awesome corporate culture thanks to a great team of employees who take their jobs seriously, but not themselves: We are charismatic scientists, driven to make the world safer and healthier.
DESCRIPTION: Microbiology Laboratory Technician – Kelowna, BC (Full Time)

As a Laboratory Technician for CARO Analytical Services’ growing laboratory network, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that work is conducted in adherence with quality standards.
• Perform sample preparation using documented procedures. - filtration, screening, extraction and digestion.
• Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
• Analyze client/QC samples using documented specific methods and/or procedures.
• Maintain logs and record as required by quality documents.
• Dispose samples according to local regulations.
• Operate instrumentation and processes analytical data.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation.
• Carry out all required data processing (i.e. calculations, data review, data entry, archival, etc.).
• Receive and ship supplies, assist to restock laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory clean-up and maintenance.
• Complete other administrative duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University or College degree/diploma in a related field is required.
• Previous work in a production lab is an asset.
• Experience working in a production lab is an asset.
• Flexible working hours (evenings, weekends) during peak periods.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Punctual, detail orientated with strong record keeping and communication skills.
  CARO Analytical Services offers attractive potential for career advancement, with competitive remuneration and benefits. If you aspire a career with a thriving, fast-paced and growing company with top quality people, consider CARO.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In perso

• Ensure that work is conducted in adherence with quality standards.
• Perform sample preparation using documented procedures. - filtration, screening, extraction and digestion.
• Follow analytical methods in accordance with SOPs and specific study requirements.
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc.
• Analyze client/QC samples using documented specific methods and/or procedures.
• Maintain logs and record as required by quality documents.
• Dispose samples according to local regulations.
• Operate instrumentation and processes analytical data.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation.
• Carry out all required data processing (i.e. calculations, data review, data entry, archival, etc.).
• Receive and ship supplies, assist to restock laboratory consumables/chemicals, and general laboratory clean-up and maintenance.
• Complete other administrative duties as directed