Lab Technician - Night Shift

Job description
Main Purpose of Role:
• Possesses solid foundation in basic laboratory techniques and has lab experience working in specific areas such as Flow Cytometry and semen physiology.
• Competent in the operation of multiple semen Sorter units.
• Ability to train or assist individuals who may be assigned to the laboratory on a regular or temporary basis.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently on projects and participate in the creation of special projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including laboratory computers for data entry.
• Participate in daily production of sexed semen with emphasis on sterility and semen quality.
• Perform daily job duties including computer start up, calibration, sort setup and shutdown, cleaning, sterilization and bacterial testing.
• Use of sterile techniques to avoid contaminating any laboratory areas, samples or instrumentation.
• Use of various software applications.
• Follow all safety procedures set forth by ST Genetics Canada.
• Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Keep current knowledge of vendors and suppliers of materials specific to the laboratory requirements.
• Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:
• An Associate Degree in electronics/computer technology is preferred.

Experience:
• Laboratory experience performing relevant techniques, coupled with knowledge of biological sciences, chemistry or physics preferred.

Physical Requirements:
• Handling and lifting of 40 lbs. bags/boxes.
• Work environment may include areas of unpleasant cold temperatures for several minutes within a 4-degree C cold room.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s), arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Occasionally pushing, pulling, objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
• Ability to move about freely.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Additional pay:
• Overtime pay

Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Location:
• Listowel, ON N4W 0B5 (preferred)

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