Laboratory Technician

Location: St. Catharines

The Company:  Our client is a respected leader in the Food Manufacturing sector, supplying high-quality custom R&D and Product Development across multiple channels to the Food Manufacturing Sector. With Operations in the USA, Asia, Europe, and Canada, this is a dynamic, global, mid-sized entrepreneurial company, with headquarters in Mississauga Ontario.

The Opportunity:

This is an incredible opportunity to bring your knowledge and experience to a growing and dynamic company. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the scope of this position is to ensure food safety standards (SQF) are followed during the production process, and that the raw ingredients and finished products meet specified quality standards.
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Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct daily physical and chemical testing of raw ingredients, finished products and record results
Testing daily Aerobic, E Coil/Coliform, Yeast, Mold, pH, Allergens, Monocygenes, Bac, P-a Listeria, Mono and Salmonella.
Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments
Collect water samples as required for testing
Prepare daily lab samples of finished products for 3rd party test submission
Work with external lab for sample submission of raw ingredients, finished products, water, and environmental swabs when required
Prepare Certification of Analysis (COA) as required
Conduct testing on raw incoming material and comparing results against product product specifications sheet, COA and record findings
Assist with investigation of customer complaint where testing is required
Assist in developing with products and new testing equipment for improving processes
Ideal Qualifications &

Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Equipment knowledge of incubators, PPRA, Pressure cooker, MDS system
Ability to problem – solve and troubleshoot
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
Well organized, with strong time – management and prioritization skills
Proficient in Advanced & Plate Manager
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)
Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, food safety and allergens is an asset

Education and Experience:

Post secondary education in Food Science, Nutrition, Microbiology or another relevant discipline preferred
2 + years' experience in food manufacturing or similar industry
Combination of seated computer work in the office, standing or seated lab work, and standing/walking in manufacturing area
Manufacturing plant is at an ambient temperature and maybe dusty at times
Steel-toed shoes are required. Lab coats, helmets and hairnets will be provided
Regular hours: 7AM to 4:00PM or 8:00AM to 5:00PM

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