Laboratory Technician

Roquette; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant-based ingredients company is looking for a Lab Technician in Portage la Prairie, Canada. The role involves analyzing pea samples and supporting quality control in a laboratory setting. Candidates should have a technical diploma with relevant laboratory experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' laboratory experience in the food or related industry required.
• 2-3 years' experience in a laboratory performing physic-chemical analysis.
• 5 years' relatable industrial or manufacturing laboratory field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pea samples using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform metrological monitoring of laboratory equipment.
• Develop analytical methods and perform timely analyses.
• Prepare and send samples to external laboratories.

Skills

Excellent multitasking skills

Detail oriented

Ability to work independently

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good organizational skills

Strong mathematical skills

Strong computer literacy

Clear verbal communication

Education

Technical diploma from a recognized college

B.Sc./BA in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment and instrumentation

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Overview

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

We're looking for our next Lab Technician to join our Quality Department. The Lab Technician will analyze pea samples (raw, in-process and finished products) using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Use chemistry principles, analytical technology and practices to deliver improvement within quality control and plant production laboratories. Provide consistent chemistry-based solutions and process control data.

Responsibilities

• Perform metrological monitoring of laboratory equipment / instruments.
• Execute the laboratory methods as established by the quality control unit.
• Advise on areas for improvement to maximize product testing and release of results.
• Assist in preparation of test reports (e.g. weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.).
• Use developed methods to provide high-quality, timely and cost-effective services.
• Monitor the quality control and sensory laboratories in orderly and workable conditions.
• Regularly clean working areas in the main quality control laboratory.
• Confirm laboratory equipment are maintained and function properly, and that adequate parts and supplies are available in storage.
• Assist in developing analytical methods and performing analyses and generating reliable test results.
• Efficiently monitor daily technical workload, equipment maintenance and inventory of the laboratories.
• Receive, login and prepare, distribute and/or retain all incoming samples for the analytical, microbiological testing, stability and sensory testing within allocated time frames as assigned.
• Prepare and send samples to external laboratories and follow-up on the progress.
• Perform analysis on inter-laboratory samples as assigned.
• Master all analytical techniques used in the laboratory.
• Check accuracy of data before processing and review records.
• Tabulate results entered into laboratory notebooks, Excel files and LIMS as appropriate.
• Perform and participate in sensory evaluation on finished product.
• Prepare reagents and necessary dilutions for analytical applications.
• Perform verification and calibration on quality control and workshop laboratories equipment (daily monitoring and recording on SAP).
• Manage the physical samples in the library.
• When required, enter results for finished product authorizing the release of the product.
• Perform first level maintenance on laboratory equipment (Elementar, Brabender, spectrophotometer, ICP).
• Know and apply the provisions of the Quality Assurance system; participate in internal laboratory audits.
• Communicate analytical data to supervisor daily as directed.
• Follow safe work practices in the laboratories and workshop.
• Discuss safety issues and challenges with Laboratory Manager.
• Participate in improving laboratory safety.
• Maintain reagents in locked cabinets and cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

Provide technical assistance to production

Assist with the development of analytical methods when required. Perform analytical testing in production workshops laboratories as directed. Train to support cleaning validations as desired.

Qualifications

• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Thorough and detail oriented.
• Able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Open-minded.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Use of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong mathematical skill application.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to work individually and with a team.
• Strong clear, informative verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

Education: A technical diploma from a recognized college coupled with 3-5 years’ laboratory experience in the food or related industry; B.Sc./BA in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Agriculture or Microbiology or other relatable science degree is highly preferred.

Experience: 2-3 years’ experience required working in a laboratory and performing physic-chemical analysis. Approximately 5 years’ experience in the field would be an asset; 5 years’ of relatable industrial or manufacturing laboratory field experience is preferred.

How to apply

If you identify yourself with this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together!

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com