Microbiology Sample Coordinator

at  Deciem

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder and CEO, Nicola Kilner.
We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a scientific administrator for our microbiology lab.
This role will be based out of our Science Lab in Downtown Toronto.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Knowledge of laboratory operations
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to learn independently and apply previous experience to the current situation.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in science, life sciences, or equivalent education/experience.
• Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Maintain and organize the Microbiology Laboratory inventory, including ordering media, reagents, cultures, consumables, etc.
• Responsible for receiving, logging and storage of incoming samples.
• Manage activities related to software such as Intelex, LIMS, etc.
• Issue lab books for the laboratory staff as per internal procedures and ensures reconciliation through periodic inventory.
• Generate purchase orders for services, supplies, receipt of materials and restocking.
• Manage invoice approval with accounting department.
• Organize the receipt of equipment and supplies, ensure the completion of associated chain of custody and inventory paperwork.
• Prepare and ship departmental materials, samples, and documents.
• Coordinate with QA and HR departments to assist in scheduling the training required for all microbiology lab personnel, including onboarding.
• Support and maintain professional relationships with third parties, ensures excellent working relationship with vendors.