QA Technician - Food Safety & Quality (21-Month Term)

Richardson International Limited; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International is seeking a QA Technician (21 Month Term) at our Lethbridge, AB location. The role focuses on quality assurance testing, lab analysis, and ensuring food safety and product specifications are met.

You will work closely with production and management, contribute to QA processes, and support incident investigations and continuous improvement efforts. The position requires a Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry and familiarity with lab instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Must have diploma or degree in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and testing methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to describe food safety requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with workplace health and safety requirements, policies and procedures.
• Provide quality assurance testing, analysis and technical support.
• Analyze blends and finished products to ensure specifications are met; test and report on raw materials, packaging and finished goods.
• Interface with production and management to ensure lab specs are followed; contribute to quality management system improvements.
• Work within OH&S regulations and company policies.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality assurance

Food safety

Documentation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Food Science

Microbiology

Chemistry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Richardson International is seeking a QA Technician (21 Month Term) at our Lethbridge, AB location. The role focuses on quality assurance testing, lab analysis, and ensuring food safety and product specifications are met.

You will work closely with production and management, contribute to QA processes, and support incident investigations and continuous improvement efforts. The position requires a Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry and familiarity with lab instrumentation.