Laboratory Technologist

Roquette; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in plant-based ingredients seeks a Laboratory Technologist in Portage la Prairie, Canada. The role involves managing analysis of samples, leading method validation, and troubleshooting lab equipment. Candidates must have a related degree and 3-5 years of lab experience. Join a dynamic workforce dedicated to innovation and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of laboratory experience in physical and chemical analyses is required.
• Experience with lab instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab safety practices per GLP and GMP standards.
• Analyze raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Train lab staff on standard analytical methods.

Skills

Laboratory experience with physical and chemical analyses

Familiarity with protein analyzers

Familiarity with NIR

Familiarity with HPLC

Familiarity with ICP

Education

M.Sc./B.Sc. / BA in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Agriculture or Microbiology

Job description

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.

The Role:

We are looking for our next Laboratory Technologist within Roquette Canada. The Title will be responsible for managing analysis of routine and non-routine samples, lead method validation and development. This position will also require troubleshooting equipment, support environmental monitoring programs, and provide training and backup across microbiological and analytical labs.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain laboratory and plant safety practices as per GLP and GMP standards.
• Analyze raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using approved quality control methods.
• Maintain records such as batch evaluations, calibration logs, and electronic entries in SAP.
• Identify out-of-specification (OOS) products, communicate issues to appropriate departments, and help develop revised quality control procedures.
• Strategically manage retained samples, collect in-process data, and ensure evaluations meet established standards.
• Maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments. Support repairs, preventive maintenance, and ensure all equipment meets operational standards.
• Train laboratory and operation staff on standard analytical methods and lab related practices.
• Communicate analytical data to Laboratory Manager and production supervisors daily or as directed.
• Consult and discuss quality control issues and challenges with Laboratory Manager.
• Coordinate daily progress, delays, product availability, and OOS status.
• Perform other duties as assigned by quality managers.
• Availability for on-call support and participation in a rotation covering weekends and off-hours may be required.

What You’ll Need:

• Education:
  • M.Sc./B.Sc. / BA in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Agriculture or Microbiology or other relatable science degree is highly preferred.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of 3–5 years of laboratory experience in conducting physical and chemical analyses is required. Familiarity with instruments such as protein analyzers, NIR, HPLC, and ICP is considered an asset.
• Primarily indoors, with occasional visits to the process area. Exposure to elevated temperatures, cold, humidity, heights, dust, fumes, chemicals, and gases may occur.
• Physical Demands
  • This role requires repetitive use of hands and arms. The individual must be able to talk, hear, see, and distinguish colors. Additionally, they must be capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 lbs. and climbing stairs as needed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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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.

About Roquette: “Offering the best of nature”

Roquette is a leading provider of plant-based ingredients, excipients and pharmaceutical solutions dedicated to enhancing the quality and convenience of essential products for consumers and patients worldwide.

Roquette employs more than 11,000 people globally, operating in more than 150 countries through more than 40 manufacturing sites and 20 R&D and innovation centers. The company achieved a turnover of €4.5 billion in 2024.

Harnessing natural resources like wheat, corn and cellulose, Roquette crafts high-performance ingredients and solutions used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and bio-based products.

Roquette is a family-owned company driven by a long-term vision and a constant commitment to innovation. For almost a century, Roquette has been empowering better living and building a sustainable future by offering the best of nature.