Temporary Laboratory Technician

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Temporary (Fixed Term) Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR as a Laboratory Technician in Burnaby. We dairy you!
Whether you’re starting your career as a Laboratory Technician or are ready for a new challenge in a stimulating and collaborative workplace, your next professional challenge is right here in Burnaby!

SALARY: starting wage of $29.66/hour

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10:30pm (Must be flexible in the shifts; weekend/evening shift may be required, as well as Holidays.)

This is a temporary role to end January 2025.

What’s involved in the Lab Technician role:

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting production, analyzing a variety of samples using different test methods; performing microbiological and/or physical tests on raw material, in-process and finished products. Daily tasks include the receipt of samples, determining methods by reviewing procedures and specifications, testing samples (reporting any abnormal reactions to Laboratory leadership), documenting, and reporting of results, and cleaning and stocking the work area. The Laboratory Technician is also responsible for daily maintaining laboratory equipment and performing routine quality control checks.

Work to be performed:

1. Ensure that all practices are conducted in a food safe manner and any food safety and quality issues are reported to QC Supervisor/ Manager.
2. Testing of all raw and finished products, water testing, environmental swabbing, air testing etc, escalate non-complying results to Supervisor/Manager.
3. Identify and troubleshoot non-complying results and report to QC Supervisor/ Manager.
4. Perform routine lab assignments such as sample collection and delivery arrangement, quality and organoleptic checks, sanitation inspections, and conducting physical and microbiological testing and analysis from raw to finished product, creating, sending and verifying CoA’s.
5. Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment (ie. Scale weights, pH meter, TA, Brix, Cryoscopy, autoclave, Fat analyzer etc.) including equipment verification and calibration activities and routine lab cleaning.
6. Perform daily verification tasks for scales, temperatures, sanitizers.
7. Data entry and validation.
8. Review production records daily to ensure completeness and compliance.
9. Monitor GMP practices of plant personnel and provide training of quality requirements and procedures.
10. Perform internal inspections/audits, create cleaning/action lists based on results, follow up on lists.
11. Allergen testing and appropriate record keeping.
12. Complete daily shift reports capturing lab activities, upcoming tasks, non-conforming results etc.
13. Controlling “ON HOLD” and “RELEASE” mechanisms, extra testing and rechecks as needed.
14. Help implement procedures to maintain food safety, quality and food defense.
15. Attend daily meetings and speak to Non-Conformities, Updates to programs, Hold and Release, as well as Customer Complaints.
16. Check for, review, and complete work orders as needed.

What you need to join our team:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in a related science or a Diploma in Food Science and Technology.
2. Experience in a food production facility and/or micro laboratory setting.
3. Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
4. Must be able to consume dairy products and not have any dairy allergies or intolerances.
5. Ability to detect trends in data and react to make immediate corrections.
6. Knowledge of SQF, GMP and HACCP are considered an asset.
7. Strong Excel and computer skills.
8. Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.
9. Attention to detail and accurate reporting.
10. Must be able to work in a team or independently, in a fast-paced environment.
11. Multi-tasking and good time management required.
12. Ability to problem solve.
13. Ability to carry up to 20 kg and stand for long periods.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.