Quality Control Laboratory Technician

6 months ago


Guelph, Canada Gay Lea Foods Full time

**Department**: Quality Control

**Reports to**: Quality Control Supervisor

**Location**: Guelph

**Schedule**: Day Shift

**Status**: Contract - 1 Year

**Job Scope**:
Reporting to the QC Supervisor, the scope of this position involves ensuring the production process meets superior food safety systems (HACCP) and quality standards from entry of raw materials into the facility, to the processing of goods, to shipment of finished products.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Prepare samples, media and buffers used for daily analysis
- Perform chemical and microbiological testing of dairy products
- Generate test results with a high level of accuracy and reliability
- Conduct product swabbing and environmental sampling
- Produce reports and computer data entry of various information for the purpose of maintaining accurate records
- Maintain lab. Equipment and maintain cleanliness within the lab.
- Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP’s and work related necessary training
- Train operators on all changes to the Food Safety & Quality system as communicated by Management and QA
- Other duties as assigned by management

**Qualifications & Competencies**:

- 3 years experience in the food industry (or equivalent)
- Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or food science. (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, allergens, and food security
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer skills using Outlook, Word, Excel
- Have transportation and the ability/willingness to work weekends, shifts, and overtime as required.

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian-owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese, and Hewitt’s Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack, and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.
Delivering high-quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.

Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search



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