Dairy Quality Lab Technician - Analysis & Compliance

Saputo, Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance coverage

RRSP/TFSA plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to help uphold Saputo Dairy Products Canada’s quality standards. You will monitor raw and finished products, perform bacterial and chemical analyses, and maintain lab equipment to ensure compliance with specifications.

You will also handle data entry, report results, and participate in HACCP tasks while supporting sanitation monitoring and routine lab duties in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology
• Two year post-secondary diploma in Food Processing, or University degree in Dairy Science, Food Science or Microbiology preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Laboratory experience
• Demonstrated analytical and decision‑making skills
• Ability to self‑manage, multi‑task and work well under pressure
• Organized with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word and Excel)
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a flexible work‑week

Responsibilities

• Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada’s quality standards
• Monitors the quality of all raw and finished products through bacterial, chemical and organoleptic evaluation
• Performs bacterial and chemical analysis of raw ingredients
• Monitors temperature and chemical concentration of sanitation systems
• Assesses plant sanitation and general housekeeping
• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment
• Summarizes and reports results
• Performs data entry and other lab-related duties as required
• Performs HACCP-related tasks as assigned and other duties as required

Skills

Analytical and decision‑making skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Self-management and multi‑tasking

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Post-secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology or Microbiology

Two-year post-secondary diploma in Food Processing or University degree in Dairy Science, Food Science or Microbiology

Laboratory experience (equivalent combination of education and experience)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to help uphold Saputo Dairy Products Canada’s quality standards. You will monitor raw and finished products, perform bacterial and chemical analyses, and maintain lab equipment to ensure compliance with specifications.

You will also handle data entry, report results, and participate in HACCP tasks while supporting sanitation monitoring and routine lab duties in a dynamic plant environment.