Lab Technician

Natural Factors; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in nutritional supplements is seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join their QC Department. In this exciting role, you will utilize your scientific background to perform quality control testing and ensure product integrity. You will engage with advanced laboratory techniques, contribute to process improvements, and enjoy a collaborative work environment that promotes personal growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and the community.

Benefits

Great healthcare benefits

Vacation and wellness days

Employee appreciation events

Employee wellness sessions

$200 per year for company products

Employee discount on products

Employee assistance program

Bus pass reimbursement

Free parking on site

RRSP contribution

Qualifications

• Strong science background with a focus on quality control.
• Experience operating lab equipment and instrumentation (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Conduct QC testing on raw materials and final products.
• Participate in lab investigations and process improvements.

Skills

Quality Control Testing

Titration

Wet Chemistry

Data Analysis

Laboratory Safety Practices

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICP

HPLC

ELISA

LIMS

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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This range is provided by Natural Factors. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

Do you have a strong science background with a passion for quality control? Would you like a position where you get the chance to put your education/knowledge to use? Are you looking to work for a growing company with opportunities for personal career growth? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Laboratory Technician for our QC Department!

We are a growing BC business and one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of nutritional supplements, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers.

Friday to Monday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm; Permanent Full-Time (40 hours)

Job Summary:

The Lab Technician provides robust testing using titration, wet chemistry, and physical analysis techniques while improving area logistics and efficiency.

You Will:

• Perform QC testing and assess data against predetermined specifications on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products using ICP, HPLC, or ELISA instruments in addition to basic lab testing (i.e. weights, UV-Vis, FTIR, etc.) as per pharmacopeial or inhouse methods
• Follow safe work and lab practices for cleaning lab glassware, equipment use and preventative maintenance, sample handling and archiving, chemical and waste handling, gas cylinder movement, and lifting items up to 15kg
• Report and participate in lab and product excursion investigations such as alert, action, out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT) and non-conformance investigations (NCI)
• Participate in process improvement by supporting system enhancements
• Write and revise QC methods, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work procedures (WPs), help maintain reference standards and their records, participate in product specification revisions, and perform QC peer review
• Learn and apply understanding of lab information management software (LIMS) from sample login to run completion
  
  

You Have:

• Completion of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemistry
• Experience operating and maintaining lab equipment and instrumentation (2+ years)
• Experience in an analytical lab setting
• Proficiency with computers (including MS Word, Excel, SharePoint & Outlook)
• Ability to lift and move items up to 15 kg
• Familiarity with lab information management system (LIMS) (an asset)
• Lean Six Sigma training or equivalent (an asset)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  
  

You Get:

• Great healthcare benefits (including health and personal spending accounts)
• Vacation and wellness days
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee wellness sessions (hosted by our in-house Naturopathic Doctor)
• $200 per year to spend on company products
• Employee discount pricing on company products
• Employee assistance program
• Bus pass reimbursement program
• Free parking on site
• RRSP contribution
• Tuition reimbursements upon approval
• Development and growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
  
  

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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