Make an impact with SGS! With more than 97,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

• Responsible for weighting all types of samples according to the test codes / remarks reflected on the worksheets
• Addition of enrichment broth to food and environmental samples as reflected in the relevant SOPs
• Laying out plates, Petri films and tubes and labeling them accordingly
• Incubating enrichment broth and plates bins at correct incubation condition
• Maintaining the balance between the quality and pace of the work to minimize the errors and optimize the efficiency of the work
• Serial dilution preparation as relates to each specific test codes
• Operation and calibration of equipment
• Sample login and disposal
• Reagent, solution, and microbiological media preparation
• Ensure lab supplies are in stock
• Provide accurate and timely results
• Responsible for area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis
• Adhere and support the company quality and safety policies
• Adapt new methods to improve efficiencies
• Participate in proficiency testing programs as required
• Perform testing according to appropriate procedures
• Monitor daily equipment temperatures
• May be assigned and coordinate special projects as needed
• Perform tasks in other departments as required
• Communicating of the concerns and issues in regard to daily processing with the supervisor / Manager of the area
• Effective communication with all the staff and team members
• Keeping the personal training profile up to the date

•  A post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Microbiology or Food Microbiology) is required.
  • A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in an Agricultural laboratory setting is required.
  • Experienced in making reagents/solutions and microbiological media
  • Knowledge and experienced with various microbiological tests for the detection of specific microorganisms such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, S. aureus.
  • Experience with microbial identification tests.
  • Knowledge of accreditation process for lab including such as Health Canada, CFIA, ISO 17025, ISO 9001:2000 and FDA.
  • Sound knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP).
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Agricultural sectors (Grain, Meat, Fishery, etc.) is required.
  • Experience performing analysis using PCR and Real-time PCR would be considered an asset.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
  • Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
  • Ability to work well with others & independently.
  • Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Works well under pressure.
  • Extended hours and shift / weekend work may be required.
  • Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

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SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.