Lab Technician

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

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter

• 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

You are best suited for the role if you…

• Post‑secondary education in Food Sciences, Dairy Technology, Microbiology
• A two year post‑secondary diploma in Food Processing, or a 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

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well‑loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can‑do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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