Quality Control Technician

Position: Quality Control Technician at SEMEX
About Us  At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.
About the Role  We are currently looking for a passionate and engaged Quality Control Technician to fill a vacancy and join our Production Team. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor this role will be responsible for ensuring our production process produces the highest quality products from our industry-leading genetics that are used on farms for healthy dairy and beef herds around the world.
What You Will Do   Conduct quality testing on finished products, including morphology, bacteriology, and motility assessments
Maintain laboratory equipment through cleaning, calibration, and routine upkeep to ensure reliable results
Monitor the laboratory environment and quality parameters, including temperature controls, to uphold product standards
Investigate, document, and report quality non-conformances, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Analyze and interpret data to support quality assurance and operational decision-making
What You Need to Succeed   Diploma or bachelor's degree in science, agriculture, or biotechnology preferred
Experience in quality control
Experience working in a production facility is an asset
Agricultural experience is an asset
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical thinking
Why Join Semex   Health & Wellness
* Company paid comprehensive benefits program:
Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents

* Short and long-term disability coverage

* Employee & Family Assistance Program Financial Security
* Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus
Afternoon and night shift premiums
Paid time off:
Vacation, Personal and Sick time
Employee Recognition Program Growth & Culture
Learning and development opportunities
Social committee events
Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex / Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise
Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate  This is an in-person role requiring on-site attendance five days per week at our Guelph location. Regular hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with every third week the shifts being 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This position offers a starting wage of $23.00/hour with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.
We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values.
Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting  At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders.

We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview. We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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