Biologist - Ecotoxicology (Signer)

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Benefits On-the-job training ▪ Competitive benefits ▪ RRSP with employer contribution ▪ Employee discounts ▪ Free parking ▪ EAP (Employee Assistance Program) ▪ Career growth opportunity ▪ Work/life balance (floater day and WE ARE day)

Bureau Veritas is looking for a Biologist in Ecotoxicology (Signer) to join our environmental laboratory in Sainte-Foy, QC.

Please note that our laboratory is accredited by the Ministry. In order to be eligible to be a signer, you need a minimum of 2 years of experience in an environmental laboratory, specifically in ecotoxicology.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Perform analyses on samples and complex sample preparation;

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure accuracy and quality of work;

• Ensure that quality control criteria are met for all reported data;

• Approve data generated (Level I validation) for which the analyst has been trained and validated;

• If required Level II validate data;

• Sign the reports;

• Generate reports with results and fax to the client;

• Understand and troubleshoot analyses;

• Provide input to corrective action procedures;

• Ensure that deadlines are met;

• Recommend SOP revisions;

• Ensure that instruments and equipment are appropriately maintained;

• Use summary reports to plan and organize work;

• Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations;

• Keep their work area clean, neat and organized;

• Contribute to daily and weekly planning;

• Provide input to performance management;

• Coordination of laboratory projects;

• Existing method implementation and validation;

• SOP writing;

• Follow up on contaminations, interferences with the laboratory;

• Questioning results;

• Other responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or team leader.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• B Sc. Biology, Microbiology or other related field;

• MINIMUM of 2 years of experience in ecotoxicology;

• Have worked with daphneas, algaes (strong asset);

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Good record keeping skills and attention to detail;

• Dynamic, energetic, motivated, positive outlook.

Work conditions:

• Work schedule: day/evening/weekends. You need to be flexible with shifts.

• Needs to be available for overtime (1-2h/day) from May to December (high season);

• Fast-paced and dynamic environment;

• The person will need to work on their feet for long hours;

• Status: Full time, 37.5h/week.

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