Lab Technician

**SUMMARY**

The lab technician is responsible for conducting microbiological and analytical testing on various grains/seeds and flours in our in-house laboratory.

**PRE-REQUISITE EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION**

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Duties will include the following - Other duties may be assigned as time goes on_
- Lab Technician
- Perform microbiological testing on a wide variety of grains, seeds and flours. Micro tests will include aerobic plate count, mold, yeast, coliforms etc using 3M Petrifilm and Salmonella, E.coli 0157:H7 and L. mono testing conducted using Neogen’s ANSR system.
- Perform analytical testing on a wide variety of grains, seeds and flours. Tests will include moisture, water activity, falling number, rapid visco-analyser (RVA), granulation testing (using Ro-Tap).
- Report all micro test results to QA, Production and Shipping Department to approve product release in a timely manner. Organize all results in an efficient and easy to access manner
- Summarize and present findings in an organized and easy to understand manner to colleagues and customers
- Write reports and presentations explaining findings which bring together test results, research and analysis
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product development team, QA department, shipping and receiving and production to ensure lab results are shared among relevant parties. Any deviations must be addressed immediately.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- lab: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-06-19