Environmental Microbiologist

Microbiology Laboratory

Mississauga, ON

Annual Salary Range: $52,000-55,000 CAD

Looking to continue building your career in an environmental laboratory? Join Pinchin Canada as an Environmental Microbiologist and apply your experience in a hands‑on, fast‑paced lab environment.

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At Pinchin, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Pinchin is seeking an Environmental Microbiologist to join our Microbiology Lab in Mississauga, ON. This role is being hired to fill an existing position and reports directly to the Laboratory Manager.

Role Overview

You’ll work in a fast‑paced environmental laboratory, supporting daily operations through sample handling, preparation, and testing activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining efficient lab workflows, supporting analysts, and ensuring equipment and materials are ready for use.

Your Role and Action

• Prepare and analyze environmental samples for fungi and bacteria
• Prepare and review laboratory reports
• Maintain and enhance quality control in an accredited laboratory environment
  
  

What You’ll Bring To Pinchin

You combine technical ability with curiosity, accountability, and a passion for positive impact—whether for clients, communities, or the environment. You appreciate teamwork, learning, and a collaborative, respectful workplace.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or Microbiology; Master’s degree in Microbiology would be preferred
• Work experience in a microbiology laboratory, preferably in analyzing samples for environmental fungi and Legionella by microscopy, culturing and PCR
• Familiar with GMPs, SOPs and LIMS
• Knowledge of French is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access & Outlook)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work outside of core business hours including some weekends
  
  

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.

Compensation And Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.

Explore our offerings: Pinchin Benefits

Additional Information

• Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
• Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
• No agency phone calls please.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  
  

We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.

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