About the job
The Verschuren Centre is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Lab Technician to support innovative projects focused on sustainable biomanufacturing. Working under the guidance of scientists, you will assist in the setup, operation, and monitoring of laboratory and pilot-scale bioprocesses and contribute to the analysis and interpretation of experimental data. This position plays a critical role in maintaining efficient lab operations and supporting scientific progress from benchtop to pilot scale. In addition to your technical duties, you will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the lab area, compiling reports, and a limited amount of interacting and collaborating with clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist scientists in conducting experiments, including the preparation of materials, reagents, and equipment.
· Support upstream and downstream bioprocess operations, including monitoring parameters such as pH, temperature, mixing, gassing, and pressure.
· Collect, organize, and assist in the analysis of experimental data using spreadsheets and software tools.
· Maintain detailed records of experiments and procedures in both paper and electronic formats.
· Help prepare scientific and technical reports by contributing experimental results and preliminary analysis.
· Maintain cleanliness, organization, and audit-readiness of the lab and pilot areas.
· Perform routine calibration, inventory tracking, and ordering of lab supplies and equipment.
· Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols to ensure compliance and lab efficiency.
· Able to work in shifts and weekend as the fermentation lab/pilot operates 24/7
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Eligibility:
You have an educational background in a relevant field, coupled with experience in the industry. You are a highly detailed, focused individual with excellent analytical skills. You enjoy solving problems in collaboration with a small team and have the strong communication skills required to do so. Additionally, you possess excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a demonstrated history of meeting deliverables with a sense of urgency.
Your qualifications include:
· Educational Background in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Fermentation, or related engineering or science discipline with minimum 1-year experience with direct hands-on lab experience.
· Capable and willing to work extended hours to complete full scale runs.
· Some technical knowledge of lab, pilot, & Industrial scale with experience in fermentation including lab scale optimization, process development, and analytics.
· Experience with automated and semi-automated lab equipment including troubleshooting and problem solving.
· Experience using PLC & HMI systems and other analytic tools.
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and complete highquality projects amidst tight timelines and competing deadlines.
· Ability to establish and maintain excellent record keeping and inventory.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to discuss complex technical concepts with a variety of audiences.
· Experience using tools and software to analyze datasets.
· Independence, with ability to manage work, actions, and expectations is essential.
· Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are an essential characteristic of a successful candidate.
All interested and qualified candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected] reference the job title in which you are applying for in your cover letter and email subject.
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
