QA/QC Lab Technician II — Analytical Testing & Improvement

Wilbur-Ellis Co.; New Hamburg; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contribution match (up to 3%)

Health & dental benefits

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis Co. is seeking a Laboratory Technician II in Ontario to perform QA/QC testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.

You will support manufacturing operations, calibrate and maintain lab instruments, manage data and documentation, and drive continuous improvement within a safety-focused environment. The role requires at least two years of lab or QA experience, familiarity with UV-Vis and moisture analysis, and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a lab/manufacturing QA or chemical processing role.
• Experience with UV-Vis spectroscopy and moisture analysis.
• Knowledge of QA/QC systems, CAPA processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with calibration, maintenance, validation, and QA documentation.
• Proficient with MS Office, data reporting, and quality records.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory and manufacturing issues and drive improvements.
• WHMIS/TDG knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative testing on materials and products, incl. NPK analysis, UV-Vis, moisture testing, and recordkeeping.
• Evaluate results, verify spec compliance, identify out-of-spec conditions, and support CAPA investigations.
• Provide analytical support for in-process quality checks and batch adjustments.
• Set up, operate, calibrate, maintain, and verify laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain quality docs, reports, SOPs, and Management of Change activities.
• Support inventory management, reconciliations, counts, and discrepancy investigations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, enviro, and regulatory requirements (WHMIS, TDG, PPE).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects, receiving, shipping, and warehouse tasks.

Skills

Lab testing

QA/QC

CAPA

Regulatory compliance

Instrument calibration

Documentation

Data reporting

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma or associate degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Wilbur-Ellis Co. is seeking a Laboratory Technician II in Ontario to perform QA/QC testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.

You will support manufacturing operations, calibrate and maintain lab instruments, manage data and documentation, and drive continuous improvement within a safety-focused environment. The role requires at least two years of lab or QA experience, familiarity with UV-Vis and moisture analysis, and knowledge of regulatory requirements.