01 Feb
Agri-Neo
Toronto
AGRI-NEO – JOB DESCRIPTION
Lab Technician
Member of: Sciences Team
Location: Toronto, Ontario
COMPANY
Agri-Neo’s mission is to help safely feed the world. Our vision to accomplish this is to set new food safety standards with our treatments for many foods. Our first product line is Neo-Pure, which leverages our proprietary technology of liquid formulas and systems that apply our solutions onto spices, seeds, and nuts in food processing facilities. These solutions control pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli to ensure the food is safe to eat and to prevent recalls. We have several customers throughout North America and Latin America, including large mainstream food processors that treat food continuously at high throughputs.
We are scaling up our products at more mainstream customer sites to ensure that we set new food safety standards to help safely feed the world.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lab Technician role represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization that is capitalizing on the global need for increased food safety and sustainability in the food industry. We have an entrepreneurial and meritocratic work environment and believe this translates to an unparalleled professional development opportunity for the right individual, with multiple pathways to career advancement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide general lab support including:
- Weighing and processing of food samples.
- Media, reagent, and solution preparation (involves work with flammable and corrosive chemicals).
- Labeling and organizing materials for experiments.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the lab.
- Conduct food microbiology and food sensory related experiments.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
- Provide support to other members in the department and other departments.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Follow basic lab practices including:
- Use of aseptic technique.
- Laboratory safety policies and procedures, SOPs, wearing PPE, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in microbiology or food science.
- Candidates must be able to work full-time, Monday to Friday.
- This is not a work from home position, this is 100% lab work related position.
- Plus: 1-2 years of experience in a microbiology lab or related.
- Plus: experience working in virology labs.
SKILLS
- Ability to work independently after receiving direction and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and carry for short distances (safety measures, such as the two-person lift and tools such as dollies, trolleys and carts are provided).
- Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks.
- Good record keeping skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude and a fast learner.
- A strong work ethic and ability to take on varied tasks as required.
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.).
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in Agri-Neo but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
2005, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.
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