Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Roquette; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette in Portage la Prairie, Canada, is seeking a Lab Technician to analyze raw, in-process, and finished pea-based products, supporting quality control and production through analytical testing and data reporting. The role requires a technical college diploma with 3–5 years lab experience, plus a BSc in a related science; strong attention to detail and ability to work independently are essential.

You will operate instruments like Elementar, Brabender, spectrophotometer and ICP, uphold

Qualifications

• Technical diploma with 3–5 years of lab experience in the food industry.
• BSc/BA in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Agriculture, Microbiology or related science preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in a lab performing physico-chemical analysis.
• 5 years of related industrial or manufacturing lab experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pea samples (raw, in-process and finished) using SOPs.
• Monitor laboratory equipment and perform calibration.
• Prepare and send test reports on a schedule (weekly/monthly/quarterly).
• Develop analytical methods and ensure data accuracy.
• Support production with analytical testing and process data.

Skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Independent work

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Technical diploma (lab)

BSc/BA in related sciences

Tools

Elementar

Brabender

Spectrophotometer

ICP

SAP

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 Lab Technician within our Quality team. The Lab Technician is responsible for analyzing raw, in-process and finished pea-based products using established laboratory methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role supports quality control and production through analytical testing, equipment monitoring, data reporting, method execution, and compliance with quality and safety requirements. The position also provides technical assistance to production by supporting analytical activities, laboratory operations, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is located in Portage la Prairie.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze pea samples (raw, in-process and finished products) using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Use chemistry principles, analytical technology and practices to deliver improvement within quality control and plant production laboratories.
• Provide consistent chemistry-based solutions and process control data.
• Perform metrological monitoring of laboratory equipment/instruments.
• Execute laboratory methods as established by the quality control unit.
• Advise on areas for improvement to maximize product testing and release of results.
• Assist in preparation of test reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.).
• Use developed methods to provide high-quality, timely and cost-effective services.
• Monitor quality control and sensory laboratories in orderly and workable conditions.
• Regularly clean working areas in the main quality control laboratory.
• Confirm laboratory equipment is maintained and functioning properly and that adequate parts and supplies are available in storage.
• Assist in developing analytical methods, performing analyses and generating reliable test results.
• Monitor daily technical workload, equipment maintenance and laboratory inventory.
• Receive, log, prepare, distribute and/or retain incoming samples for analytical, microbiological, stability and sensory testing within assigned time frames.
• Prepare and send samples to external laboratories and follow up on progress.
• Perform analysis on inter-laboratory samples as assigned.
• Master all analytical techniques used in the laboratory.
• Check data accuracy before processing and review records.
• Tabulate results in laboratory notebooks, Excel files and LIMS, as appropriate.
• Perform and participate in sensory evaluation of finished products.
• Prepare reagents and necessary dilutions for analytical applications.
• Perform verification and calibration on quality control and workshop laboratory equipment, including daily monitoring and recording in SAP.
• Manage physical samples in the sample library.
• When required, enter finished product results authorizing product release.
• Perform first-level maintenance on laboratory equipment (Elementar, Brabender, spectrophotometer, ICP).
• Know and apply the provisions of the Quality Assurance system.
• Participate in internal laboratory audits.
• Communicate analytical data to the supervisor daily, as directed.
• Follow safe work practices in laboratories and workshops.
• Discuss safety issues and challenges with the Laboratory Manager.
• Participate in improving laboratory safety.
• Maintain reagents in locked cabinets and ensure laboratory equipment cleanliness.
• Provide Technical Assistance to Production
• Assist with the development of analytical methods when required.
• Perform analytical testing in production workshop laboratories as directed.
• Train to support cleaning validations as desired.

What You’ll Need

• Technical diploma from a recognized college coupled with 3-5 years of laboratory experience in the food or related industry.
• B.Sc./B.A. in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Agriculture, Microbiology or other related science degree is highly preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience working in a laboratory and performing physico-chemical analysis.
• 5 years of experience in the field would be an asset.
• 5 years of related industrial or manufacturing laboratory experience is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Thorough and detail oriented.
• Able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Open-minded.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Use of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong mathematical skill application.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to work individually and with a team.
• Strong, clear and informative verbal and written communication skills.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

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.

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. To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio-based products. A family-owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life. Discover more about Roquette here.