Laboratory Technician

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.

Job 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 :

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