
Laboratory Technician
- Brandon, MB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Core Benefit coverage with group insurance upon hire
- Voluntary contributions to TFSA and RRSP plans
- Vacation time off; Volunteer Day; Sick hours
- Training and development programs
- Organized activities for employees and their families
- Collect and perform microbiological and organoleptic analysis on various incoming ingredients and finished dairy products.
- Prepare a variety of microbiological media and chemical solutions required for use in the lab.
- Collect and analyze various environmental samples taken throughout the plant.
- Analyze ingredient and finished product samples for various chemical and microbiological components. Assist in the proper maintenance of equipment used for this duty.
- Investigate customer & consumer complaints.
- Record Data of analysis Electronically using Microsoft Excel
- Communicate results to Quality Control Supervisor and provide troubleshooting evaluation and assistance to Production and Maintenance.
- Initiate and enforce hold orders on finished product.
- Ensure that all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WCB, and Company regulations and procedures.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related subject. (Related Degree an asset)
- Experience in a Microbiological Laboratory is an asset
- Training in the application of microbiology sanitation is an asset.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a plant environment and ability to work shift work.
- Proficiency and dependability in current position.
- Interest in Quality Control and dairy systems