Sensory Chemist

Location Address:
100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings:
1

Pay:
$ $51.73

Job Posting Description:
This role is Onsite
Sensory Chemist
Are you passionate about growing your analytical chemistry and sensory expertise? Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance Laboratory to provide expert analytical and sensory evaluation services on samples submitted to the LCBO's Quality Assurance Department. You will ensure accurate and valid analysis and consistency with our product testing standards, ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 requirements and client expectations.

To thrive in this role, you will have a high level of initiative, with ongoing focus on the continuous improvement of analytical services and internal operations, and strong customer centric skills. If you possess extremely sound problem solving and judgment skills and rely on your impeccable analytical skills to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment, this is the role for you

About The Role

• Be a project leader in analytical method development and validation, including development of methods for sensory markers by carrying out new method development projects, conducting method validation studies including statistical analysis of method validation parameters and writing complete analytical method Standard Operation Procedures
• Lead research projects on quality of beverage alcohol utilizing analysis of sensory and chemical parameters
• Provide expert analytical services on samples submitted to LCBO QA Laboratory in accordance with laboratory Quality Management System policies and procedures
• Design, validate and implement sensory evaluation methodologies to support sensory testing programs, research and development projects and ad-hoc tastings based on sound statistical practices and internationally accepted models

About You

• A M.Sc. or degree or higher in chemistry, food science, oenology or related science, with significant experience in analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Excellent knowledge of analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis demonstrated in one or more of the areas of GC-MSD, GC-FID, HPLC-PDA, HPLC-FD, LC-MS, ICP-MS and Continuous Flow Systems, and expertise in sample preparation, extraction, purification/isolation and analysis
• Demonstrated method development and validation including statistical analysis of method validation parameters, and writing analytical method SOPs
• Knowledge of and/or experience in application of sensory evaluation methods for analysis of beverage alcohol or food products
• Demonstrated ability to perform sensory evaluation on various types of beverage alcohol products or food products
• Demonstrated experience in statistical analysis of sensory and analytical data e.g. hypothesis testing, ANOVA, control charting, etc.
• Several years' experience in the set-up, trouble shooting and repair of laboratory instrumentation and related software.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in Laboratory Information Management Systems/chain of custody procedure
• Familiarity with sensory evaluation data collection and analysis software is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication, technical writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrated work ethics, well-developed interpersonal, leadership and team building skills
• Applied knowledge of Quality Management systems in accordance to ISO 9001 and ISO 17025.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process and composition of alcoholic beverages and progressive experience in a similar or related environment
• Full understanding of and adherence to laboratory safety procedures through WHMIS training and/or other intra-laboratory training
• General knowledge of all Federal and Provincial Acts and Regulations that will impact the importation and sale of beverage alcohol in Ontario

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…
Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work Hours:
36.25

Union / Non-Union:
Union

Job Posting End Date:
November 20, 2025

The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.