POSITION Laboratory Assistant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent, Full Time

The Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations by assisting with various tasks related to sample preparation, experimentation, data collection, and laboratory maintenance. Responsibilities include maintaining supplies within the lab, maintaining laboratory equipment, cleaning the laboratory to ensure a clean and clutter-free work setting, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for experiments and tests, documenting findings accurately, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

General Laboratory Support

Cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory and its equipment.

Preparation of shipments to subcontractors.

Monitoring the stock of supplies in the various laboratories and restocking from the warehouse as necessary to ensure smooth operations.

Management of inventory in the warehouse and collaborating with our inventory management team to ensure supplies remain within predefined thresholds.

Analytical Testing

Assist laboratory staff in conducting analytical testing, including recording observations and data accurately.

Preparation and management of samples for testing.

Aid and contribute to the environmental monitoring program.

Preparation of documentation including but not limited to work orders, worksheets, and laboratory reports.

Follow and supports the file organisation system and naming conventions set up by the administrative team and management.

Where required, collaborate with the administrative team to scan and file documentation to improve efficiency.

Comply with company policies and all applicable SOPs; complies with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 9001, ICH guidelines, Health Canada requirements, and Public Health Agency of Canada requirements.

Remain flexible to work with any department requiring laboratory assistance and supports all laboratory workstations as required.

Maintains clean, orderly, and safe laboratory work area and follows all laboratory health and safety policies.





Provides feedback on operations and projects to improve efficiency and quality.

Work cooperatively in the team to ensure all members are handling hazardous and biohazardous materials safely. Experience in a microbiology and/or chemistry laboratory setting.

Working knowledge and understanding of microbiology principles ( i.e. primarily aseptic techniques) and the ability teach others these principles.

Good problem-solving skills for routine and non-routine laboratory issues/problems.

Physical dexterity to perform testing accurately and precisely.

Ability to read, understand and comply with company policies and SOPs, including safety rules and regulations.

Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Experience working in a laboratory setting as support staff involved in cleaning and maintenance.

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or chemistry, or diploma in biotechnology preferable.

Should be able to carry laboratory equipment, reagents, and samples.

Fine motor skills and manual dexterity for tasks such as pipetting, handling small samples, and operating laboratory equipment.

Should be comfortable wearing appropriate PPE, such as lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and respirators when necessary.

Proper handling of chemicals and adherence to safety protocols.

Working with biohazardous materials and hazardous chemicals.

Working in an ISO class 5 isolator and Biological Safety Cabinet

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Pre-Screen Video Interview - Qualified candidates will be invited within one week to complete a short one-way video pre-screen.

In-Person Interview - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview at our head office.

We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As our company continues to grow, we’re excited to add an additional Laboratory Assistant to our team.

📌 Laboratory Assistant- Permanent Full Time (Oshawa)
🏢 Stratum
📍 Oshawa