QA/QC Technician — Food Safety & Compliance (Contract)

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Burnaby is seeking a QA/QC Technician on a fixed-term contract basis. The role focuses on maintaining the quality assurance system, supporting audits, and ensuring that laboratory procedures meet quality guidelines to improve accuracy and customer satisfaction.

The incumbent reports to the QA Manager and will assist with calibration, data entry, investigations of quality issues, and training sessions."

Qualifications

• General knowledge of microbiology and chemistry to analyze quality data.
• Basic knowledge of food science and lab procedures.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Oral and written communication skills for reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain local quality and safety documents (Procedures, Work Instructions).
• Assist with internal audits and prepare reports.
• Monitor quality activities and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal quality control programs and evaluate results.
• Assist with data entry of quality data into spreadsheets/databases.
• Investigate quality failures and propose corrections.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Food science basics

LIMS knowledge

Data entry

Communication skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Burnaby is seeking a QA/QC Technician on a fixed-term contract basis. The role focuses on maintaining the quality assurance system, supporting audits, and ensuring that laboratory procedures meet quality guidelines to improve accuracy and customer satisfaction.

The incumbent reports to the QA Manager and will assist with calibration, data entry, investigations of quality issues, and training sessions."