Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services. Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc., and Micro Quality Labs Inc. Certified Group provides laboratory testing and regulatory consulting services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, hemp, and other industries.

We are currently looking for a Technologist to join our growing team in Kitchener with our Labstat Division!

As a result of our continuing growth, Labstat has the following employment opportunity available:

Technologist, Toxicology Afternoons

Our Toxicology department is growing and diversifying our assay portfolio. Currently, we have openings for laboratory technologists.

Primary activities of the job:

1. Responsible for performing assigned routine standard testing within a team environment in accordance with existing SOPs (bacterial assay, cell culture-based assays).
2. Act as a back up for tests where applicable and as required.
3. Participates in special projects, experiments or assays as required (e.g. method comparison. assay harmonization, new assay development).
4. Record study parameters as required by protocol.
5. Responsible for test reagent maintenance, inventory and supply. Ensuring reagent supplies are replenished in a timely manner to avoid testing delays.
6. Responsible for the timely and accurate completion and verification of related documents to ensure on time delivery of test results. (e.g. data in LIMS, worksheets, log books, test requisitions, verification of calculations for accuracy, verification of entries and transcription of data, review of electronic data including audit trails, as applicable).
7. Responsible for identifying and notifying Team Lead/Supervisor of any laboratory non-conformances. Report non-conformances as required, provides required support documentation to expedite closures of events.
8. Participate in root cause analysis to identify appropriate corrective actions for CAPA and events.
9. Ensures compliance is maintained in all daily activities by following SOPs (divisional, department & test), protocols and procedures as they apply.

1. Ensure raw data records are accurate, complete, and in appropriate order, and meet protocol specifications and/or GMP requirements.

1. Attend and participate in departmental/team meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) years Bachelor's degree (Immunology, Cell biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry)
• Minimum (12) months of previous relevant work experience, preferred
• Standard & Advanced Cell Culture techniques
• Aseptic Techniques
• Microsoft office suite knowledge

What we Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Benefits
• RRSP Matching
• TFSA's
• Training Programs
• Social events

Labstat values a diverse workforce.

Labstat values Equal Opportunity and embraces diversity. Begin a dynamic and rewarding career by becoming a member of Labstat's team of professionals!

Labstat is committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA and we invite applicants to contact us for specific requirements.