Job Description

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 minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!
If our core values of Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble and Open & Inclusive resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a:

Scientific Specialist
Food Residue
1 Full Time Permanent Position Available


The Scientist Specialist is responsible for participating in all technical aspects relating, primarily to, LC analysis, including staff training and development; method development, validation and optimization; method transfer to new instrumentation and spearheading projects within Food Residue


The Key Accountabilities of the role are:

• Manage method development/validation and other projects to ensure timely completion, including literature review and project wrap-up
• Develop and revise relevant SOP\xe2\x80\x99s, WI\xe2\x80\x99s and FCD\xe2\x80\x99s
• Assist analysts, technicians and other members of management; provide support as necessary
• Train and develop staff, ensuring training documentation is completed in timely manner
• Organize and direct staff and workflow within the group(s) to ensure samples are processed and reported according to due dates and client needs
• Participate in and provide support during internal and external audits
• Initiate Non Systemic Corrective Action Reports and Corrective Action Reports; investigate and resolve based on root cause analysis
• Streamline LOB processes and procedures, ensure consistency and maximize efficiencies while maintaining a focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement
• Perform validation of routine production for release to client
• Develop and maintain a positive work environment for employees
• Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
• Participate, when requested in lab and health and safety meetings
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
• Keep work area clean, neat and organized
• Provide general lab support
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
• All other responsibilities as assigned

You are the ideal candidate if you are/have:

• B.Sc., technical diploma or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in laboratory environment and LC instrumentation, experience with Food as a matrix is an asset
• Excellent communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 both written and verbal
• Able to assess problems and recommend solutions
• Positive outlook with a ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Good time-management, organizational, communication and priority setting skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented & good record keeping skills
• Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP\xe2\x80\x99s) and instructions
• Ability to learn quickly
• Excellent up to date knowledge of laboratory process and automation
• Good team building, training, and coaching skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.
Our 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 \xe2\x80\xa6 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\xe2\x80\x99s being convinced that you will Leave your mark\xe2\x80\xa6. in shaping a world of trust.


Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at https://www.bvna.com/careers
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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