Who We Are
Paracel Laboratories Ltd. is a full-service Environmental and Indoor Air Quality
laboratory. Our main laboratory facilities are located in Ottawa and are
supported by an environmental lab in Hamilton and a microbiology and asbestos
laboratory in Mississauga. Additional service depots are located in Kingston,
London, Niagara, Windsor, and Richmond Hill. We support a broad spectrum of
projects for professional clients from across Canada and around the world. Our
client base primarily consists of major environmental consultants, all levels of
government and industrial manufacturers located predominantly in Ottawa,
Toronto, Niagara, Eastern and Southwestern Ontario.
The Opportunity
Paracel Laboratories Ltd. is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our team. This
full-time, permanent position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented,
dexterous, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The
Laboratory Analyst is responsible for asbestos or fungal analyses by using
polarized light microscopy (PLM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM) and
brightfield microscopy, and will under the direct supervision of the Department
Supervisor.
This is a full-time, permanent position at 2319 St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 300
Ottawa, Ontario
Key Responsibilities
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Responsible for performing various analyses on a wide range of environmental
matrices within a discrete department of the lab.
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Following all steps in company SOPs and methods to ensure a high level of
data quality and that all requirements of the company’s ISO accreditation are
being met.
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Preparing reagents and standards according to method requirements and logging
information as required
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Proper usage of basic laboratory equipment including balances, centrifuges,
pH/Conductivity meters, spectrometers, and various volumetric tools,
including basic maintenance as required.
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Review and approve sample and QC data as authorized. This includes
identifying and preparing re-runs and dilutions as necessary.
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Monitor outstanding work and ensure that analytical holding times and sample
turnaround times are met for methods they are responsible for.
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Have a basic understanding of LIMS and any test specific software in order to
prepare work queries, generate batches, bench sheets and labels, data entry
and other basic tasks.
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Responsible for performing analysis daily QA/QC verifications of gravimetric,
volumetric, and temperature for various lab equipment as required. Recognize
any non-conformances and report to Department Supervisor so that appropriate
action may be taken.
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Communicate with other analysts in their department to ensure required tasks
are addressed and to provide assistance as required.
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Ensuring that work spaces are clean and tidy, including cleaning of glassware
and various laboratory equipment.
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Organize completed samples for storage according to established procedures.
Dispose of expired samples according to standard waste management policies.
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Responsible for monitoring and communicating anticipated supply and material
needs for their tasks, to more senior analysts.
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Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, assist in the training of
other analysts
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Comply with company QA/QC and Health & Safety policies and procedures
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Perform other tasks as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Geology, Biology, or
a related field.
- Superb attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a team or independently.
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and ISO 17025.
- Proven computer proficiency, including MS Office (Word, Excel).
To Apply
In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter in your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
Paracel Laboratories is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require
accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and all
efforts to provide the appropriate accommodation will be put into place.
