Laboratory Technician

Agropur Cooperative; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Night Shift QA Lab Technician in Burnaby for a temporary, approximately one‑year term. Starting wage is $30.55/hour, with Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM schedule.

You will test raw and finished dairy products, monitor environmental samples, and ensure compliance with GMP/GLP while reporting findings to the QC team. The ideal candidate has a related science degree or diploma, dairy production or micro lab experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science or a Diploma in Food Science and Technology.
• Experience in a food production facility and/or micro laboratory setting.
• GMP and GLP knowledge.
• Ability to detect trends in data and react to make corrections.
• Must be able to consume dairy and not have dairy allergies or intolerances.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety practices are followed and report issues to QC Supervisor/Manager.
• Test raw and finished products, water, environmental swabs, and air samples; report non‑conformities.
• Identify and troubleshoot non-conforming results and escalate to supervision.
• Perform routine lab tasks: sample collection, QA checks, sanitation inspections, CoA handling.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment (pH meter, scales, auto analyzers) and calibrate instruments.
• Daily verification of scales, temperatures, and sanitizers.
• Data entry, validation, and record keeping.
• Review production records daily for completeness and compliance.
• Monitor GMP practices and train staff on quality procedures.
• Conduct internal inspections/audits; create and follow up on action lists.
• Allergen testing and record keeping.
• Complete daily shift reports and updates.
• Manage Hold/Release and perform extra testing as needed.
• Support food safety, quality and defense procedures.
• Attend daily meetings to discuss non-conformities and customer complaints.
• Review work orders and close tasks as needed.

Skills

GMP/GLP understanding

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork / collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Excellent communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related science or Diploma in Food Science & Technology

Tools

Excel

Laboratory equipment use (pH meter, fat analyzer, etc.)

Job description

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results. An environment that empowers you to take action: Starting wage 30.55$/h Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM This is a temporary position expected to last approximately one year.

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

• Ensure that all practices are conducted in a food safe manner and any food safety and quality issues are reported to QC Supervisor/ Manager
• Testing of all raw and finished products, water testing, environmental swabbing, air testing etc, elevate non-complying results to Supervisor/Manager
• Identify and troubleshoot non-complying results and report to QC Supervisor/ Manager
• Perform routine lab assignments such as sample collection and delivery arrangement, quality and organoleptic checks, sanitation inspections, and conducting physical and microbiological testing and analysis from raw to finished product, creating, sending and verifying CoA’s
• Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment (ie. Scale weights, pH meter, TA, Brix, Cryoscopy, autoclave, Fat analyzer etc.) including equipment verification and calibration activities and routine lab cleaning
• Perform daily verification tasks for scales, temperatures, sanitizers
• Data entry and validation
• Review production records daily to ensure completeness and compliance
• Monitor GMP practices of plant personnel and provide training of quality requirements and procedures
• Perform internal inspections/audits, create cleaning/action lists based on results, follow up on lists
• Allergen testing and appropriate record keeping
• Complete daily shift reports capturing lab activities, upcoming tasks, non-conforming results etc.
• Controlling "ON HOLD" and "RELEASE" mechanisms, extra testing and rechecks as needed
• Help implement procedures to maintain food safety, quality and food defense.
• Attend daily meetings and speak to Non-Conformities, Updates to programs, Hold and Release, as well as Customer Complaints.
• Check for, review, and complete work orders as needed

The individual who will own this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science or a Diploma in Food Science and Technology
• Experience in a food production facility and/or micro laboratory setting
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
• Must be able to consume dairy products and not have any dairy allergies or intolerances
• Ability to detect trends in data and react to make immediate corrections
• Knowledge of SQF, GMP and HACCP are considered an asset
• Strong Excel and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
• Attention to detail and accurate reporting
• Must be able to work in a team or independently, in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-tasking and good time management required
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to carry up to 20 kg and stand for long periods

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative. #usinep1 Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text. Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations). To view legal notices, click on links provided below: View Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) View E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)