Department: LSD Agriculture and Food Laboratory
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120
Temporary full-time from 10/06/2025 to 11/03/2026
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
General Purpose
The Food Microbiology Section, Agriculture & Food Laboratory, Laboratory Services Division provides analytical services in food, water and environmental microbiology, microbial challenge studies, method evaluation and other special projects, to provincial and federal governmental agencies, academic institutions, and private clients in the agriculture and food industry. The Food Microbiology section is seeking an individual to perform highly technical and complex microbial tests for food, water and environmental samples.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary duties include: performing complex and routine laboratory testing for microbial pathogens and indicators according to appropriate analytical testing procedures; operating microbiological testing instruments; interpreting complex laboratory test results; operating Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS); preparing controls, media, standards and other solutions; ensuring laboratory safety protocols are followed; contributing to investigative studies and improvement of lab operations; other duties as assigned.
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