Job Description

Company Overview


Since its incorporation in 2003, LuminUltra has been a leading manufacturer and thought leader in the biotech industry, developing molecular diagnostic products and services to help people worldwide understand the impacts of microbes within their environment. Headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, LuminUltra is a global company with team members in Canada, USA, UK, and France.

LuminUltra's best-in-class solutions are used in multiple industries to identify issues before they become problems, utilizing fast, accurate tests to identify, address, and validate microbiological control solutions. Impact Microbiology Services, a subsidiary of LuminUltra provides microbiology testing, services and rapid monitoring products to the Food and Beverage industries.


Impact Microbiology Services is hiring a Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) to join our team at our facility located in Fredericton, New Brunswick . This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity within an innovative and growing organization. This position offers a base salary range of $40,000 to $45,000 depending on experience.


Our growing laboratory receives samples for microbiology analysis. In this hands-on role, the Laboratory Technician will receive and process samples daily to inspect for microorganisms using standard culture-based and rapid microbiology procedures.


The ideal candidate will be a highly reliable team player, detail-oriented, and someone who takes a risk-based approach to ensure high quality, consistent, work. This role works within a small but growing laboratory team to ensure we honor our commitment to provide our clients with accurate and timely results.

•This full-time role will include a dynamic work schedule, straight Monday to Friday as well as staggered work schedules to include some weekend and holiday work, dependent on samples volumes and changing client needs throughout the year. Schedules will be discussed and planned with the Laboratory Supervisor and the successful candidate.•


In this role, the Laboratory Technician will have key responsibilities, such as:

• Examine samples (e.g., water, environmental, food, etc.) from new and existing clients for health hazards and spoilage-related microorganisms.
• Properly handle and prepare samples for analysis according to SOPs.
• Prepare culture media for the various analyses.
• Perform sample transfers for specific procedures.
• Record daily temperatures of incubators, rooms, and other equipment.
• Check and record the accuracy of glassware cleaning through residue testing.
• Regularly verify various equipment calibration which has a direct influence on test results.
• Maintain QA/QC records of various media preparation dates and other associated information to correspond with prepared samples and controls.
• Quality control on reagents and culture media.
• Receive, properly store, and inventory samples and supplies.
• Create and distribute accurate reports for clients based on testing results.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Equipment maintenance as necessary (on the job training provided).
• Maintain a clean environment by washing, and if necessary, sterilizing tools, benches, equipment, and supplies.
• Support the continuous improvement of the business through feedback and suggestions.
• Answer questions from clients related to their samples, results or testing needs.
• Participate in learnings related to lab work, new methods, systems, equipment and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Technical Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 1-2 years' experience working in a laboratory.
• Ability to pipette accurately, carefully follow SOPs, and work at the bench for extended periods.
• Highly detail oriented and reliable team player.
• Naturally curious and communicative.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Experience in working with ISO 17025:2017, ISO 9001:2015 or similar is an asset.
• Experience working in a microbiological or sterile laboratory environment is an asset.



Special Consideration: Please note the successful candidate will be working with food products which may include nuts, dairy, gluten, shellfish and other potential food allergens. Why Join LuminUltra?


LuminUltra has a culture that values communication, collaboration, development, work-life balance, flexibility, and employee recognition. We provide an extensive list of resources and benefits that support our culture, foster work-life balance, and promote personal and professional development.


We offer benefits that allow our team to thrive at work and outside the office. All team members are rewarded with generous paid time off, such as paid flex days, volunteer days, and a competitive vacation time policy. LuminUltra also has a group retirement plan with 3% matching contributions, firm sponsored social events, bonus program eligibility, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Program, and other perks.


LuminUltra provides various opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a small organization which allows for continual experiential learning opportunities for those who are up to the challenge!