Overview

Job details
Pay
$36–$42 an hour
Job type
Permanent
Full-time

Location
30 Tempo Avenue, North York, ON M2H 2N8

Benefits

Paid time off
Vision care
Dental care
Company events
On-site parking

Position profile:

The Microbiology Team Leader responsibility is to provide microbiology testing services

and to maintain and troubleshoot instruments, and implement new methods of analysis.

Reports directly to: Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

OVERALL OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Laboratory Operations and Supervision:

• Oversee daily operations of the microbiology laboratory, ensuring testing services are
  completed efficiently and within turnaround time requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and support microbiology staff, providing regular performance
  feedback, coaching, and guidance.
• Ensure balanced workload distribution across the team and assist in managing priorities,
  especially for urgent or high-priority samples.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
  Monitor laboratory workflow and provide advance notice to management of any potential
  delays, equipment issues, or staffing concerns.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments, including sample registration, QA, and
  client services, to support smooth lab operations.
• Maintain and review staff training records; coordinate training programs for new and
  current team members on microbiological techniques, safety practices, and equipment use.

Microbiological Testing and Analysis:

• Perform and oversee intermediate to advanced microbiological analyses, including routine
  and non-routine testing of raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples.
• Conduct and review microbial enumeration, microbial identification, sterility testing, and
  other test types in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee method development, method verification, and validation projects related to
  microbiological testing.
• Ensure testing accuracy and data integrity by reviewing raw data, batch records, and
  laboratory documentation.
• Provide troubleshooting support and technical guidance to analysts to resolve testing
  challenges and ensure consistent, high-quality results.
• Support research and development activities and special projects, including validation
  protocols or custom client requests.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure all microbiological testing activities comply with ISO 17025, GMP, and other
  applicable standards and regulations.
• Monitor quality control trends (c.g. positive/negative controls, environmental
  monitoring, etc.) and take corrective action where necessary.
• Identify, document, and escalate any non-conformances or deviations in test execution
  or results.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and complete
  documentation.
• Contribute to the development, review, and revision of microbiology-related SOPs, work
  instructions, and QA systems.
• Promote good documentation practices and compliance with PPB Analytical
  Laboratories” quality management system.

Instrument and Equipment Management:

• Oversee the use, maintenance, and calibration of microbiological laboratory
  instruments and equipment (c.g., incubators, biosafety cabinets, autoclaves, pipettes).
• Coordinate equipment service calls and maintain accurate service and calibration
  records
• Ensure adequate inventory of microbiology-specific supplies, reagents, media, and
  consumables; coordinate with purchasing as needed.
• Support the qualification of new equipment and ensure readiness for use in testing
  workflows

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:

• Promote and enforce PPB Analytical Laboratories’ Health & Safety policies within the
  microbiology laboratory.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of microbial cultures, media, and biological
  waste according to regulatory and internal procedures.
• Lead and participate in lab safety meetings, risk assessments, and incident reviews
  Identify and implement improvements in microbiological safety practices and
• workflows.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and provide regular reports on team performance, sample throughput, quality
  issues, and resource needs to laboratory management.
• Review and approve test results and reports before final release to ensure accuracy,
  completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure complete, organized, and traceable documentation of all testing activities,
  validations. and quality records.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma in a Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, or
related field

Understanding of microbiology testing methods and laboratory operations
Experience supervising or leading laboratory staff preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must speak and write English and have good communication skills
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to different situations and learn quickly
• Ability to work independently, while supporting a collaborative, team-based
  department
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Must be proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity
  with a goal-oriented approach
• Must have an energetic, positive, customer-focused attitude

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Good computer skills – proficiency with MS Office
• Working knowledge of Laboratory Information management Systems (LIMS)
• Operating and troubleshooting instrumentations and solving cases of questionable
  results

French not required
Ability to commute/relocate:

North York, ON M2H 2N8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person