Position Information:

Job Title: Ecotox Analyst – Contract Position (April-December 2025) Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor/Laboratory Manager

Department: Ecotoxicology Laboratory

Duration: Contract Fixed-Term until the end of November

Basic Purpose:

- Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform analyses and complex sample preparation proficiently
- Gain full knowledge with respect to performing analytical procedures and related quality control techniques

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

- Review LIMS summary reports and organize daily work
- Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client; ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements

- Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials

- Perform routine toxicity analyses in strict compliance to the requirements of the Standard Operating Procedures
- Responsible for maintaining cultures of bioassay organisms such as, rainbow trout, Daphnia magna, Ceriodaphnia dubia, and various algae. Assist with organism culture troubleshooting





- Assess and correct problems with all laboratory operations according to SOP guidelines and ISO 17025 regulation criteria
- Identify and document all known sample deviations, non-conformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor
- Keep accurate records of all work, i.e., calibration and maintenance of instruments, water quality measurements, culture mortality and reproduction and test results

- Provide preliminary client updates, as required
- Inform Supervisor if SOP requires clarification or updates
- Participate in internal/external audits, and contribute to MIAs, NSCs, investigations/corrective actions, when requested
- Enter and verify data including TOXELN reporting
- Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory
- Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions
- Participate in the development / validation of recent procedures and instruments, as required
- Monitor the laboratory to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in a continuous and ongoing fashion
- Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
- Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
- Keeps work area clean, neat and organized
- All other responsibilities as assigned

📌 Analyst 1 (Ecotox) (Edmonton)
🏢 Bureau Veritas
📍 Edmonton