Food technologist

Job Details

• Work Term:
  
  Permanent
• Work Language:
  
  English
• Hours:
  
  30 to 35 hours per week
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree
• Experience:
  
  2 years to less than 3 years

• Conduct sampling and analysis using chromatography techniques
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Operate laboratory apparatus
• Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
• Compile records for analytical studies
• Work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
• Conduct safety training programs
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Internal audit
• Examine ingredients or finished products to ensure conformance to company standards
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Monitor production and troubleshoot production problems
  
  Ensure adherence to safety regulations
• Grade and label raw materials or finished products
• Set up and conduct microbiological tests and laboratory analyses

• Area of work experience:
  Quality assurance and control
• Type of industry experience:
  Food and beverages
• Area of specialization:
  Biotechnology, Food chemistry, Microbiology

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Versatility
• Proactive

• Does not require Canadian work experience
• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Support for youths
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work setting for youth
• Support for Indigenous people
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers