Laboratory Technician (12-Month Contract)

Socket.dev; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Excellent training and development

Discounts on Nestlé/Nespresso products

Company store discounts

Additional vendor discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Canada Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Sensory Insights Team in Technical Services on a 12-month contract. You will support sensory sessions, source and prep samples, and help manage stock and equipment maintenance in the Head Office Test Kitchen.

The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring quality and safety standards, and contributing to inventory control and sample management. Hybrid work available in North York area.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, planning and time management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across different teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and serve samples for sensory evaluations (including shelf-life tests, expert panel, in-booth tests).
• Participate in sensory sessions and assist with data collection and reporting.
• Manage the Head Office Test Kitchen and ensure compliance with Nestlé Quality Management System and Good Laboratory Practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service mindset

Adaptability

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada Inc

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8

Hybrid

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

What to Expect:

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Sensory Insights Team within Technical Services on a 12-month contract. This position oversees key activities in the Head Office Test Kitchen and ensures an efficient and smooth operation. The successful candidate will help ensure the efficient day-to-day operation thru providing support to sensory sessions in the head office by sourcing and prepping samples as requested by Sensory or the Product/ Packaging Development Team.

The role is responsible for management of stock, coordination of routine equipment maintenance and sample management, including receiving and shipping samples. The laboratory technician will be required to interact with and coordinate across a broad cross-functional team, including Marketing, Product Development, Packaging, and Consumer Insights. This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• Prepare, organize, and serve samples for sensory evaluations (like, but not limited to, shelf-life tests, expert panel, and in-booth tests).
• Participate in sensory sessions and assist with data collection and reporting.
• Manage the Head Office Test Kitchen while ensuring compliance with Nestlé Quality Management System requirements and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Coordinate inventory management, sample labelling, storage, and stock replenishment.
• Support routine equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Source ingredients, products, and samples while coordinating shipping and receiving activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sensory, Marketing, Product Development, Packaging, and Consumer Insights.
• Promote and support food safety, quality, occupational health and safety, and environmental requirements.
• Lead and support 5S initiatives and Test Kitchen Safety Training activities.

Role Requirements

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable working across different teams.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the food industry, food service, laboratory, food preparation, or related environments.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory or kitchen equipment, including ovens, thermometers, scales, and pH meters.
• Experience with sample preparation, inventory management, or laboratory support activities is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

Compensation Range: CAD 50,000 - CAD 60,000

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What you need to know

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.