Microlab Technician

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled MicroLabTechnician to join our team.

**Duties**:

- Performs aseptic sampling and microbiological analyses of packaging materials, raw materials, and finished products according to standard methods to determine conformance to specifications.
- Conducts pH testing of final products as part of commercial sterility testing.
- Conducts plant environmental swabbing, air monitoring, and water sampling based on pre-determined frequency and standard procedures
- Participates in laboratory’s internal and external proficiency testing.
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the lab following the 5S principles.
- Monitors performance of the laboratory equipment by following established in-house calibration schedule to ensure compliance to testing standards.
- Prepares materials and culture media needed for microbial testing including growth promotion testing.
- Assists in supply inventory and management. Advises the team leaders of low stock inventory of supplies/materials.
- Prepares samples and the corresponding documents when external testing is required.
- Records results in timely manner and ensures completeness of reports /document following good documentation practices.
- Communicates with all QC technicians, QA/QC supervisors regarding any issues that could affect product quality.
- Participates in lab investigation for any non-conformances or out of specifications.
- Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements etc.
- Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- University degree in Microbiology, or related field is required
- 1+ years’ work experience in QC or Lab, preferably in a beverage manufacturing facility
- Able to lift 10kg (work requires repetitive lifting)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work with mínimal supervision and in a team environment
- Must be able to prioritize assigned duties and demonstrate flexibility
- Excellent analytical laboratory skills, detail oriented ,and good problem-solving skill

Pay: $26.41-$28.15 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- QC or Lab Technicain: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person