Qa Laboratory Technician

**SUMMARY OF TASKS**
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the quality of product by testing raw materials, finished product and equipment.
**SCHEDULE**
Shift Work on days, afternoons or nights.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Collect and perform microbiological and organoleptic analysis on various incoming ingredients and finished products
- Routinely conducts accurate and timely analytical testing of incoming raw materials and finished products. Analysis consists of pH, Solids, and packaging integrity testing.
- Perform calibration and maintenance of lab equipment, and ensure general good lab procedures.
- Conducts environmental swabbing for allergens and sanitation validations.
- Manual and electronic record keeping of laboratory results with sense of urgency if reporting on unsatisfactory results to QA Manager.
- Responsible for the QA/ Lab supply inventory and ordering.
- Responsible for reviewing and filing Certificate of Analysis of incoming ingredients to ensure all specifications have been met.
- Assist QA Manager in developing and implementing food safety and quality programs throughout the production facility.
- Train production employees on good manufacturing practices and food safety procedures.
- Responsible for placing non-compliant product on hold and performing risk assessments with the team.
- Other duties as required.
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS**
- Experience:
2+ years experience working in Quality Assurance laboratory
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Microbiological laboratory ability with 3M petri film
- HACCP / BRC experience is an asset
- Highly motivated individual with ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are required
- Proficiency in computer systems and programs (Word, Excel &
Outlook required)
-Ability to work in fast paced factory environment and ability to work shift work
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**:
$20.00-$25.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
**Education**:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
**Experience**:
- laboratory:
2 years (preferred)
- Food processing:
2 years (preferred)
Work Location:
One location