QC Laboratory Technician/Fermentation Operator

Institut Rosell-Lallemand Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Montreal is seeking a laboratory technician and fermentation operator responsible for testing yeast quality, microbiological testing, and maintaining lab equipment. Candidates should be able to handle stress and adapt quickly to changes. Strong troubleshooting skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment in a clean lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform baking tests for quality and performance evaluation.
• Conduct microbiological testing for pathogens.
• Carry out chemical and physical analyses.
• Prepare laboratory culture vessels for fermentation.
• Perform quality control checks on products.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.

Skills

Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships

Ability to work under stress

Ability to adapt to quick changes

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

As laboratory technician:

• Performs baking tests to evaluate the quality and performance of the yeast.
• Performs microbiological testing including master aseptic plating and transfers, media preparation techniques and pathogen testing for Salmonella and Listeria.
• Performs chemical and physical analyses including but not limited to moisture, protein, phosphate, starch, salt, specific gravity, brix, sludge.
• Prepares and inoculates laboratory culture vessels required for the first factory fermentation stage.
• Performs quality control checks on finished product.
• Maintains, calibrates and/or verifies laboratory equipment. Troubleshoots and corrects equipment problems.
• Properly documents and reports laboratory data. Records data manually and/or electronically.
• Communicates results to production departments and Laboratory Supervisor or Manager as needed.
• Interprets testing results and places nonconforming product on hold pending rework/disposition instructions by the QA/QC or Laboratory Manager.
• Contributes to maintaining and improving a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Applies Good Laboratory Practices, ISO 17025 principles, Lean Six Sigma Tools and Health and Safety practices in their day-to-day work.
• Other duties as assigned.

As fermentation operator:

• Operates yeast manufacturing via automated process, follows established methods and schedules, ensures required specifications are met.
• Takes care of all equipment and systems in their sector (fermenters, separators, various controls, valves, pumps, yeast loading, etc.)
• Participates in cleaning and inventory.
• Documents and enter all data un the system.
• Escalates any issues to supervisor.
• All other tasks.

• Ability to develop and maintain productive and positive relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to adapt to quick changes, troubleshoot and find solutions.