Laboratory Technician

Agropur Cooperative; Truro; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Work equipment provided

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Canada is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support production with sampling, testing and documentation.

You will follow HACCP procedures, prepare media, plate samples and conduct product evaluations with flexibility for evening, backshift, weekends and holidays.

Post-secondary science/tech background preferred; on-site parking and equipment provided; starting wage is $26.04/hour; accommodations available.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in science/tech preferred.
• Ability to follow precise procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
• Lab or food science experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Gather samples from production floor for testing.
• Test samples for compliance.
• Prepare media for plating samples.
• Plate samples for incubation and read results.
• Complete documentation for testing and verification of results.
• Ensure HACCP procedures are followed.
• Conduct product monitoring checks and evaluations.
• Perform pre-operational activities (inspection, swabbing).

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Self-starter

Communication skills

Team player

Health and safety

Education

Post-secondary education in science/tech

Job description

Job Type: Regular 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.

This position covers sick and vacation time for other employees, weekend coverage, AND any additional hours required based on production demands. Individuals must be prepared to carry out any required shift work. This includes flexibility to work on evening, backshift, weekend and holiday shifts. The hours of work are not guaranteed, however, 20-30 hours per week will typically be available during peak production periods.

An environment that empowers you to take action: Starting wage of $26.04.

Benefits package after 30 days of work

• On site parking
• Work equipement provided

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

• Gathering samples from production floor for product testing
• Testing samples for compliance
• Preparing media for plating samples
• Plating samples for incubation and reading them when appropriate
• Completing all documentation required for testing product sampling and the verification of results
• Ensuring good manufacturing practices and procedures are followed as outlined in our written HACCP plan.
• Conducting product monitoring checks and completing product evaluations
• Conduct pre-operational activities (visual inspection, food contact surface swabbing)

The individual who will own this role:

Post-secondary education, technology or sciences preferred, or enrollment in a science related discipline;

• Ability to consistently follow precise procedures, possess excellent hand eye co-ordination, be a self-starter
• Ability to effectively communicate and work well with others
• A strong commitment to occupational health and safety standards and procedures
• Previous lab or food science experience will be considered an asset

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 is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).