Apollo Health & Beauty Care (Apollo) is a premium developer of private label and control label health & beauty care products and leverages unique expertise and experience in developing national brand-equivalent products designed to compete equivalently with the most popular national brands. The largest private label and control label personal care manufacturer in Canada, Apollo has formidable penetration and distribution in the North American marketplace and also services customers throughout Central and South Asia, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Building on our core values of Excellence and Commitment, Apollo has established itself as a market leader that attracts the industry's top talent. We are currently searching for an energetic, motivated Microbiology Technician to join our Team!
POSITION SCOPE:
The Microbiology Laboratory Technician performs Microbiological Testing including but not limited to Sterility Testing, Microbial Limit testing, growth promotion test, Suitability Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Microbial Identification, water testing, PET Testing, Media Preparation & Raw Material Bioburden. This role is also responsible for testing of samples and reviewing analytical documentation, maintaining records and laboratory samples.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Isolates & makes cultures of microorganisms including identify microorganisms by examinations
Maintain all related records within cGMP & GLP guidelines by performing accurate documentation of tests performed & results obtained.
Provide technical support including troubleshooting of problems, and investigating & documenting out of specification results.
Participate in testing of samples and development of the analytical test methods and procedures, and assists in the investigation of non-conformances, product failures, customer/consumer complaints and quality incidents.
Method development
Perform lab equipment calibration in accordance to procedures, record results & maintain calibration documentation.
Assist Quality Manager, QC Supervisor, laboratory personnel & other Apollo staff upon request
Maintain an orderly filing system.
Adhere to all QA/QC and Company policies and procedures including health and safety. Follow all procedures and wear personal protective equipment as outlined in the health and safety manual.
May require lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
Various lab clean up tasks
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years in a similar laboratory environment preferably producing similar products to Apollo (shampoo, soaps, lotion, etc)
Post-secondary education in Chemistry or equivalent
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Basic understanding of Health Canada regulations
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 3 years’ previous experience in a similar role within a similar laboratory and manufacturing environment desired combined with with post-secondary education in an applicable field of study, preferably Microbiology; other job related certification or licenses preferred but not necessary
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS/CONTACTS: some access to confidential or sensitive information; regular internal interactions and/or some external interactions; purpose of internal/external contacts is not regularly related to complex matters; no selling, negotiating, consulting, teaching/instructing, or advising; average level of written and verbal communication skills required for successful job performance
PROBLEM SOLVING/JUDGMENT: position has some autonomy in terms of level of monitoring and decisions generally follow prescribed guidelines; regular analysis required; regularly makes recommendations or referrals; responsible for solving simple to moderate technical problems
MENTAL EFFORT: requires moderate to high levels of concentration and/or attentiveness; moderate duration and/or intensity of efforts; requires moderate to high levels of thinking, watching, listening, verifying, checking numbers, creating or designing
PHYSICAL EFFORT: occasional duration or intensity of physical effort; some moderate energy required in terms of standing, walking, lifting, keyboarding, pushing, pulling, sitting, packing, assembling, bending or twisting; includes moderate fine or coarse movements
MATERIAL RESOURCES: moderate level of consequence and costs associated with errors as related to losses of time, money, or property; moderate to high responsibility for machinery, work aids, equipment, materials, properties, products, stock, inventory or tools
INFORMATION RESOURCES: moderate level of consequence and costs associated with errors as related to losses of time, money or property; moderate responsibility for information and or services; some access to confidential, sensitive or proprietary information
PEOPLE/POLICIES/PRACTICES: no responsibility for people, policies or practices in terms of assigning work, development, evaluation, supervision, health and safety, performance, scheduling of work, training, coaching, or well-being; may occasionally demonstrate work practices to others or be required to influence others to achieve output goals
FINANCIAL RESOURCES: little responsibility for financial data, money or financial transactions, financial records, expenditures, acquisition, financial analysis or risk management; has limited opportunity to cause a negative impact to the organization or cause a serious consequence as a result of an error
ENVIRONMENT: works in a manufacturing environment with regular or some exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, noise or temperature extremes; may regularly face multiple demands or distractions; has limited exposure to poor ventilation or verbal abuse
HAZARDS: average to moderate exposure to chemicals, fumes or smoke; has occasional to regular potential of injury, harm, illness or infectious disease; has regular exposure to machinery or equipment; does not require travel
“Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. will ensure accommodations are available in consultation with candidates during all stages of the recruitment process”
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management. Apollo is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. Apollo will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.