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Laboratory Assistant / Assistant de laboratoire- Media preparation

Merieux NutriSciences
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 21, 2026
Laboratory Assistant / Assistant de laboratoire- Media preparation Twin Montreal Regular MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years. If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us! YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE We are looking for a Laboratory Assistant / Assistant de laboratoire- Media preparation in 7150 Frederick Banting, Suite 101, Montreal, QC H4S 2A1 CAN. Your mission will be to: Each section is followed by the French translation / Chaque section est suivie d'une traduction francaise Objective: The candidate is responsible for providing basic assistance to the operations of the laboratory, and for maintaining a sterile and safe work environment. Maintain clean laboratory by discarding waste and cleaning and sanitizing countertops, walls, floors, shelves, equipment, sinks, water baths etc using cleaning solvents. Maintain clean laboratory by properly storing chemicals, reagents and supplies. Maintain adequate stock of these materials. Clean and decontaminate equipment, glassware, metal instruments, sinks, water baths, tables, and test panels, using solvents, water, acetone bath, and cloth or hot-air drier, brushes, and rags, etc. Prepare and use cleaning solutions according to specifications. Perform quality control checks such as temperature checks, balance verification or detergent residue testing as required by department leadership. Assist other laboratory personnel performing testing procedures as instructed by department leadership. Maintain equipment, supplies and instrumentation in working order to perform necessary preventative maintenance for operating departments. Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities. Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process. Ensure a safe working environment for laboratory. Participate in audits. Maintain inventory, rotate supply, discard expired dry, refrigerated and frozen materials and retain as directed by department leadership. Completes assigned tasks under supervision of department leadership, while working with team to accomplish department goals Perform opening and closing duties as assigned department leadership. Clean glassware and other containers and return to laboratory for use. Perform other related duties as needed. Objectif: Le candidat est responsable de fournir une assistance de base aux operations du laboratoire, et de maintenir un environnement de travail sterile et sur. Activites principales : * Maintenir la proprete du laboratoire en jetant les dechets et en nettoyant et desinfectant les plans de travail, les murs, les sols, les etageres, l'equipement, les eviers, les bains-marie, etc., a l'aide de solvants de nettoyage. * Maintenir la proprete du laboratoire en stockant correctement les produits chimiques, les reactifs et les fournitures. Maintenir un stock adequat de ces materiaux. * Nettoyer et decontaminer l'equipement, la verrerie, les instruments metalliques, les eviers, les bains-marie, les tables et les panneaux d'essai, a l'aide de solvants, d'eau, de bain d'acetone, de chiffon ou de secheur a air chaud, de brosses et de chiffons, etc. * Preparer et utiliser des solutions de nettoyage selon les specifications. * Effectuer des controles de qualite tels que des verifications de temperature, des verifications d'equilibre ou des tests de residus de detergent, comme l'exige la direction du departement. * Assister le personnel du laboratoire dans l'execution des procedures de test, conformement aux instructions de la direction du departement. * Maintenir l'equipement, les fournitures et l'instrumentation en etat de fonctionnement pour effectuer la maintenance preventive necessaire pour les departements operationnels. * Maintenir la connaissance du Systeme d'Information de Gestion de Laboratoire (LIMS) qui est requise pour l'execution des taches. * Soutenir la qualite de l'entreprise et le processus d'amelioration continue. * Assurer un environnement de travail sur pour le laboratoire. * Participer aux audits. * Maintenir l'inventaire, faire la rotation des fournitures, jeter les materiaux secs, refrigeres et congeles perimes et les conserver selon les instructions de la direction du departement. * Accomplir les taches assignees sous la supervision de la direction du departement, tout en travaillant avec l'equipe pour atteindre les objectifs du departement. * Effectuer les taches d'ouverture et de fermeture assignees par la direction du departement. * Nettoyer la verrerie et les autres recipients et les retourner au laboratoire pour utilisation. * Effectuer d'autres taches connexes au besoin. A tout moment, le titulaire doit se comporter et operer de maniere ethique et conforme au Code de Conduite. YOUR PROFILE Profile (required education/qualifications and professional background): Associates degree or equivalent work experience and 1+ year relevant work; or, Bachelor's degree required. The incumbent must have a basic knowledge of microbiology to accurately perform testing procedures and obtain accurate results. A basic knowledge of personal computers is useful to accurately enter testing data and results. A basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies is necessary to ensure a safe working environment. Planning skills are useful to maintain supplies of analysis materials and ensure analysis is completed within specified time. Required skills: Analytical skills are essential to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism. A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to process client data. Physical dexterity is required for manipulating samples. Work Environment: The incumbent works in a laboratory setting with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory. Safety equipment of gloves, laboratory coat and eyeglasses may need to be worn depending on the testing process. The incumbent may use the autoclave daily to complete the analysis process. Continuous lifting of analysis materials weighing up to 50 pounds are necessary to transport media materials. The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a standing position. The incumbent should be able to detect slight variation in shades of colors. Profil (etudes/qualifications et experience professionnelle requises) : Diplome collegial ou experience professionnelle equivalente et au moins un an d'experience pertinente. Le titulaire doit posseder des connaissances de base en sciences pour effectuer des tests avec precision et obtenir des resultats precis. Une connaissance de base des ordinateurs personnels est utile pour saisir correctement les donnees et les resultats des tests. Une connaissance de base des procedures et politiques de securite en laboratoire est necessaire pour assurer un environnement de travail securitaire. Des competences en planification sont utiles pour maintenir les stocks de materiel d'analyse et garantir que les analyses sont terminees dans les delais. Competences requises : Competences en gestion du temps, capacite a prioriser les echantillons et les taches dans un environnement dynamique. Souci du detail. Des competences analytiques sont essentielles pour mener a bien les analyses et determiner la concentration du micro-organisme. Une connaissance generale du systeme de gestion de l'information de laboratoire est requise pour traiter les donnees clients. Une dexterite physique est requise pour manipuler les echantillons. Environnement de travail : Le/La titulaire travaille en laboratoire avec un eclairage et une temperature adequats. Il/Elle sera expose(e) occasionnellement aux vapeurs, aux produits chimiques et aux materiaux de laboratoire. Le port d'equipements de securite (gants, blouse et lunettes) peut etre requis selon le procede d'analyse. Le/La titulaire peut utiliser l'autoclave quotidiennement. Le transport des milieux de culture necessite le levage continu de materiaux d'analyse pesant jusqu'a 22,7 kg. Le/La titulaire peut s'attendre a passer de longues heures en position debout. Il/Elle doit etre capable de detecter de legeres variations de couleurs. Pay: $19 CAD per hour WHY JOIN US? Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders. Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 60 years of experience and expertise. Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them. Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences. Because you would grow in an international group of more than 10,000 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share. Ready for the journey? To apply please click on 'Apply now' button