Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Bureau Veritas is looking for a

Laboratory Technician/ Sample Logistics Trainee – Food Sample Logistics Dept. (6-month Contract)

As a Laboratory Technician/ Sample Logistics Trainee , your responsibilities are:

• Adheres to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy.

• Supports and complies with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System, and Health & Safety programs.

• Performs sample preparation and procedures related to the microbial analyses of food samples and provides general lab support.

• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) when conducting any laboratory work or procedure.

• Ensures a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis.

• Employs proper laboratory techniques to minimize the risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross-contamination between samples and other materials.

• Unpack food samples (e.g. breads, meats, cheeses) from coolers and organize them according to requirements

• Confirm that the samples received match the documentation

• Identify and report all concerns with submissions, such as missing samples and the condition of samples.

• Escalate issues to senior staff as needed

• Create, organize, and manage paperwork

• Input all information into a computerized system (data entry)

• Sort and distribute all samples appropriately which will be sent to other departments for testing

• Work closely with other team members and supervisory staff to report and resolve issues

• Strict adherence to policies, procedures, work instructions, other documents, and requirements

• Create and maintain a clean, sanitary, neat/tidy, safe/secure working environment

• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance

• Maintains training records and relevant qualifications.

• Meets quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensures samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.

• Keeps work area clean, neat, and organized according to good housekeeping procedures.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

You are an ideal Laboratory Technician/ Sample Logistics Trainee , if you have [Minimum Requirements]:

• Possess a post-secondary education and/or equivalent related work experience in an analytical laboratory

• Must be able to distinguish between different colour reactions.

• Must be able to handle all kinds of food samples including (but not limited to) peanuts/nuts, raw meat, seafood, beer/wine, soy, dairy, and wheat.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Dynamic, energetic, motivated with a positive outlook and “can-do” attitude.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good record-keeping skills and attention to detail.

• Organized with a professional attitude.

• Some lifting required (up to 40 lbs).

• Detail orientated and record-keeping skills.

• Learns quickly.

• Adapts to a changing environment.

Scheduled shift: This role requires full-time hours, and full flexibility in scheduling including evenings, weekends and holidays. Overtime is common.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work. Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success. Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

1. purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society.

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness , we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents.

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at http://bvlabs.com/careers/current-opportunities

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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