Laboratory Technician
- Grimsby, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Create Alert×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Apply nowStartPlease wait...Laboratory TechnicianDate: Jul 23, 2025Location:West Grimsby, ON, CAAdditional Location:Function: QualitySeniority Level: Entry levelEmployment type:Workplace Type: On-siteCompany: Forty Creek Distillery LtCampari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.Company: Forty Creek Distillery Ltd. operating as Campari CanadaJob Title: Laboratory TechnicianJob Location: Grimsby, ONReports to: Quality SupervisorOrganizational Layer (global, regional or local): LocalGeneral Description of the RoleThe Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting laboratory day-to-day testing, and preparing/performing product sensory analysis, ensuring that all activities are conducted safely and accurately.Key Responsibilities and ActivitiesGiven the nature of the Company's business and the marketplace, the business and/or jobs will evolve and change over time. Accordingly, the Company may add to or remove from the duties and responsibilities set out below as circumstances change. Current duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician include:
- Performs all laboratory chemical testing as required, including colour, turbidity, alcohol content, pH, and GC
- Performs stability & microbiological testing as required, including plating, incubation, and disposal of Petrifilms
- Prepares and tastes sensory samples multiple times a day
- Records all findings accurately in the Laboratory Notebook and on associated forms
- Keeps the laboratory tidy and clean
- Conducts laboratory inventory counts and advises Quality Supervisor when supplies are running low
- Performs environmental monitoring swabbing (Allergen and ATP)
- Ensures daily and weekly calibrations are conducted
- Performs routine QC tasks as required (i.e., line checks, pre-op inspections, product inspections, etc.)
- Adheres to good housekeeping, safety, environmental, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) guidelines
- Complies with all aspects of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act as well as all Forty Creek Distillery policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager
- Canadian Supply Chain employees
- 1+ years of experience of working in a laboratory preferred but recent graduates from a science program will be considered
- Previous experience working with Consumer-Packaged Goods/Alcoholic Beverage Industry and/or in Quality Control would be an asset
- Degree or Diploma in Science, preferably Chemistry, Food Science, or Biotechnology
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Procedures
- Knowledge of sampling techniques
- Good analytical and diagnostic skills
- Sound knowledge of the methodology used in the quantitative and qualitative analyses of chemicals, including of whisky, vodka, liqueurs, other spirits, and raw materials
- Sound knowledge of the operation of equipment used for Laboratory analyses
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
- Team oriented
- Proactive, well organized, and able to demonstrate attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical skills, including quantitative analysis
- Ability to prioritize and balance required tasks with sensitivity to time, resources, and budget
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak and present to key decisions makers, both internally and externally, as required
- Strong decision-making skills and sound judgement
- Must be a person of high integrity and commitment, with a strong work ethic
- Motivated to complete tasks independently and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Prioritizes company goals and lives the Campari values
- Demonstrated ability to communicate positively and work effectively with others
- Strong achievement orientation with a commitment to delivering business results
- General work hours will be 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours will be required on occasion, including early starts, later finishes, and some Saturdays as assigned.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 kilograms
- Frequent sitting, standing, climbing and bending may be required
- Exposure to heat, dust, irritable odours, and strong chemicals may occur