Microbiology Analyst

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, operating across various industries to help clients manage risk, enhance performance, and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards. 

As an accredited certification body, Bureau Veritas attests that management systems, services, and personnel comply with specific standards, facilitating market access and enhancing brand reputation. We offer tailored services across multiple sectors, including Buildings and Infrastructure, Agri-Food, Automotive and Transport, Marine and Offshore, and Power and Utilities. Our services include laboratory and on-site analyses to verify that products and commodities meet required properties, standards, and regulations and on-site evaluations to ensure that products, services, assets, and installations are manufactured or operating as intended, thereby controlling quality and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Bureau Veritas is a “Business to Business to Society” company aiming to foster trust among businesses, public authorities, and consumers. We integrate sustainability into our core strategy, offering services that help clients navigate challenges related to safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, and product or service quality throughout the supply chain.

Who we need

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor – Microbiology, we are hiring a Microbiology Analyst to join our Environmental Services laboratory in Mississauga. As our new Microbiology Analyst, you will play an essential role in supporting drinking water testing by preparing, processing, and analyzing microbiological samples with accuracy and consistency. Working in a regulated laboratory environment, you will follow established methods and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure high-quality, reliable results while contributing to the safe and timely delivery of testing services for our clients. This is a permanent, full-time afternoon shift position based in our Mississauga laboratory.

This is an existing, permanent full-time position based in our Mississauga laboratory. The regular shift is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with overtime required based on operational needs. Our laboratory operates seven days a week, and this role includes weekend work on a rotating schedule with advance notice.

What's in it for you

Build your microbiology expertise. Whether you are starting your laboratory career or looking to deepen your practical microbiology experience, you will receive comprehensive, hands-on training in media preparation, sample processing, microbiological analysis, and laboratory methods. You will develop the technical proficiency needed to work confidently in a regulated laboratory environment.

Make an impact. Your work will help ensure the safety of drinking water by producing accurate, reliable microbiological testing results. Every sample you process contributes to protecting public health and helping our clients meet important regulatory requirements.

Stability and growth. You will join a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, where quality, collaboration, and continuous learning are valued. As you build your skills and proficiency, you will have opportunities to expand your technical knowledge and grow your career within Bureau Veritas.

How you will make an impact

• Analyze microbiology samples. You will prepare, process, and analyze drinking water samples using approved microbiological methods while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and ensuring all testing meets quality and turnaround time requirements.
• Maintain quality and compliance. You will follow Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and ISO 17025 requirements to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant laboratory results. You will identify and communicate any sample, process, or quality concerns while supporting corrective actions when required.
• Operate laboratory equipment. You will safely operate, maintain, and monitor laboratory instruments and equipment used in microbiological testing while ensuring your work area remains organized, clean, and inspection-ready.
• Collaborate with the laboratory team. You will work closely with colleagues and supervisors to prioritize daily workloads, communicate potential delays, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to a positive, team-focused laboratory environment.
• Support a safe workplace. You will follow all Bureau Veritas Health & Safety policies, safely handle laboratory materials, participate in training and audits when required, and contribute to maintaining a safe laboratory environment.

What you bring

• The microbiology foundation. You have gained knowledge of microbiology through a degree, diploma, or relevant coursework that has provided you with an understanding of microbiological principles, sterile technique, and laboratory practices. Previous microbiology laboratory experience is an asset but not required.
• The attention to detail. You understand the importance of accuracy and consistency in a regulated laboratory environment. You are comfortable following detailed procedures and recognize the importance of producing reliable, high-quality results.
• The mindset. You are proactive, dependable, and eager to learn. You enjoy working collaboratively while also taking ownership of your responsibilities and managing your work independently.
• The flexibility. You are available to work the regular afternoon shift of 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., participate in a rotating weekend schedule, and work overtime when operational needs require it.
• The physical capability. You are comfortable working in a laboratory environment that involves prolonged standing and regularly lifting and moving materials weighing up to 40 lbs.

Compensation 

• This posting is for an existing vacancy 
• The salary for this role is $19 per hour.  Our salary ranges reflect the range of skills and experience required for the posted position. The final offer amount for this role will depend on geographical region, applicable experience, internal equity, and the skillset of the candidate.  
• Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers and talent acquisition team.

Why join us 

At Bureau Veritas, you will be part of a global team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world. With over 83,000 employees across 140 countries, we are committed to creating a safer, more sustainable future. Our mission goes beyond compliance—protecting lives, preserving the planet, and driving positive change. 

As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, we embrace innovation and strive for excellence. You will work alongside passionate experts shaping the future of environmental testing. Join a team united by shared values and a commitment to building a better tomorrow. Together, we are reimagining industries and leading the way in sustainability. Apply now if you have 70 percent of what we are looking for and 100 percent authenticity and passion, express your interest here.

What you can expect from our recruitment process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered interview platform. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• An interview with the Laboratory Supervisor – Microbiology focused on your technical knowledge, your approach to laboratory work, and your ability to succeed in a regulated team environment.

Bureau Veritas is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and those who contribute to the diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Please contact us at View email address on bureauveritas.applytojob.com if you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process.

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