Flow Cytometer Laboratory Technician, Night Shift - Jobs in Listowel, ON

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Business name: STgenetics CanadaHead office: 7970 Perth Road 147 R.R. #4, Listowel Ontario N4W3G9Location of work: 7970 Perth Road 147 R.R. #4, Listowel Ontario N4W3G9Job Title: Flow Cytometer Laboratory Technician, Night ShiftJob Duties: See BelowPermanent: yesFull-time: yesSkills required: See BelowEducation required: See BelowExperience required: See BelowSalary: $33.59 per hourBenefits: Long Term Disability, Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision, RRSP Employee Match 4%Vacation: yes – 2 weeksContact Info: [email protected]Reporting To: Fabio Accorsini, Laboratory ManagerMain Purpose of Role:

• As the Flow Cytometer Machine Operator, this role will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of our highly advanced machines that process our industry-leading genetic products in our Sexed Semen product line that are used on farms for healthy dairy and beef herds around the world.
• Possesses solid foundation in basic laboratory techniques and has lab experience working in specific areas such as Flow Cytometry and semen physiology.
• Competent in the operation of multiple semen Sorter units.
• Ability to train or assist individuals who may be assigned to the laboratory on a regular or temporary basis.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently on projects and participate in the creation of special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including laboratory computers for data entry.
• Operate advanced flow cytometry sorting machines for the production of sexed semen
• Use advanced software to accurately sort semen into male and female sperm, with an emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Participate in daily production of sexed semen with emphasis on sterility and semen quality.
• Perform daily job duties including computer start up, calibration, sort setup and shutdown, cleaning, sterilization and bacterial testing.
• Use of sterile techniques to avoid contaminating any laboratory areas, samples or instrumentation.
• Use of various software applications.
• Follow all safety procedures set forth by ST Genetics Canada.
• Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Keep current knowledge of vendors and suppliers of materials specific to the laboratory requirements.
• Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Master s degree in Andrology is preferred.
• Bachelors Degree in life sciences or computer technology required

Experience:

• 5+ years Laboratory experience performing relevant techniques, coupled with knowledge of biological sciences, chemistry or physics preferred.
• 5+ years Laboratory experience within quality control function
• 5+ experience on semen analyses and semen process

Physical Requirements:

• Handling and lifting of 40 lbs. bags/boxes.
• Work environment may include areas of unpleasant cold temperatures for several minutes within a 4-degree C cold room.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s), arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Occasionally pushing, pulling, objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
• Ability to move about freely.

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