Laboratory Technician

Campari Group; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the spirits industry is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Grimsby, ON. The role involves conducting chemical testing, performing product sensory analysis, and maintaining laboratory standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a science field and experience in laboratory settings. Competitive salary and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory preferred.
• Degree or Diploma in Science, preferably in Chemistry, Food Science, or Biotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory chemical testing including alcohol content, pH, and microbiological testing.
• Prepare and perform product sensory analysis.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Science

Job description

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Company: Forty Creek Distillery Ltd. operating as Campari Canada

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Location: Grimsby, ON

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Organizational Layer (global, regional or local): Local

General Description Of The Role

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting laboratory day-to-day testing, and preparing/performing product sensory analysis, ensuring that all activities are conducted safely and accurately.

Key Responsibilities And Activities

Given the nature of the Company’s business and the marketplace, the business and/or jobs will evolve and change over time. Accordingly, the Company may add to or remove from the duties and responsibilities set out below as circumstances change. Current duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician include:

• Performs all laboratory chemical testing as required, including colour, turbidity, alcohol content, pH, and GC
• Performs stability & microbiological testing as required, including plating, incubation, and disposal of Petrifilms
• Prepares and tastes sensory samples multiple times a day
• Records all findings accurately in the Laboratory Notebook and on associated forms
• Keeps the laboratory tidy and clean
• Conducts laboratory inventory counts and advises Quality Supervisor when supplies are running low
• Performs environmental monitoring swabbing (Allergen and ATP)
• Ensures daily and weekly calibrations are conducted
• Performs routine QC tasks as required (i.e., line checks, pre-op inspections, product inspections, etc.)
• Adheres to good housekeeping, safety, environmental, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) guidelines
• Complies with all aspects of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act as well as all Forty Creek Distillery policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager
  
  

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Canadian Supply Chain employees
  
  

Experience Required

• 1+ years of experience of working in a laboratory preferred but recent graduates from a science program will be considered
• Previous experience working with Consumer-Packaged Goods/Alcoholic Beverage Industry and/or in Quality Control would be an asset
  
  

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Science, preferably Chemistry, Food Science, or Biotechnology
  
  

Skills

Functional:

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Procedures
  
  

Technical:

• Knowledge of sampling techniques
• Good analytical and diagnostic skills
• Sound knowledge of the methodology used in the quantitative and qualitative analyses of chemicals, including of whisky, vodka, liqueurs, other spirits, and raw materials
• Sound knowledge of the operation of equipment used for Laboratory analyses
  
  

Other:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Team oriented
• Proactive, well organized, and able to demonstrate attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills, including quantitative analysis
• Ability to prioritize and balance required tasks with sensitivity to time, resources, and budget
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak and present to key decisions makers, both internally and externally, as required
• Strong decision-making skills and sound judgement
• Must be a person of high integrity and commitment, with a strong work ethic
• Motivated to complete tasks independently and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Prioritizes company goals and lives the Campari values
• Demonstrated ability to communicate positively and work effectively with others
• Strong achievement orientation with a commitment to delivering business results
  
  

Other Requirements

• General work hours will be 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours will be required on occasion, including early starts, later finishes, and some Saturdays as assigned.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 kilograms
• Frequent sitting, standing, climbing and bending may be required
• Exposure to heat, dust, irritable odours, and strong chemicals may occur
  
  

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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