Quality Control & Laboratory Technician

Eska Water; Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laboratory safety training

Job summary

Eska Water is seeking a Quality Control & Laboratory Technician to perform daily quality control inspections on production lines and conduct laboratory analyses to ensure product and material quality. The role involves managing risks across operations and maintaining lab equipment.

The candidate should hold a DEC or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have relevant experience in the food industry. Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• DEC or Bachelor's degree in food processing, medical laboratory technology, dietetics, or related field.
• Relevant experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily quality control inspections on production lines.
• Manage quality-system monitoring and immediate corrective actions.
• Assess and manage food safety risks during high-risk maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Operations on QA activities.
• Prepare and perform microbiological and chemical tests and analyses.
• Maintain laboratories and QC equipment and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or DEC in related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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Quality Control & Laboratory Technician

Position information

Reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor, the Quality Control Technician performs daily inspections and quality control activities on the production lines and manages risks throughout operations. The Laboratory Technician performs microbiological, physicochemical, and organoleptic analyses to ensure the compliance of finished products and raw materials.

Responsibilities – Quality Control

• Ensure compliance with good hygiene practices throughout the facility.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and ensure that required bottling conditions are maintained.
• Conduct daily monitoring of the quality system and take immediate corrective action in the event of deviations.
• Assess and manage food safety risks during high-risk maintenance activities.
• Perform quality control activities in collaboration with Operations.
• Participate in quality investigations.
• Perform quality assurance activities.
• Manage actions related to non-conforming finished products and raw materials.
• Perform any other duties related to the Quality Department.

Responsibilities – Laboratory

• Prepare and perform microbiological and chemical tests and analyses in accordance with established standardized methods.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, and samples according to established formulas.
• Ensure compliance with good hygiene practices throughout the facility.
• Collect samples of bottled water, drinking water, and plastic for internal and external analyses.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and quality control equipment and instruments.
• Perform calibration and verification of laboratory equipment.
• Conduct inventories of laboratory products, reagents, and consumables; monitor stock levels, inventory rotation, and replenishment requirements.
• Compile data and interpret test and analysis results.
• Ensure the proper operation and cleanliness of the laboratories.
• Perform any other related duties.

Requirements

• DEC (Diploma of College Studies) or Bachelor’s degree in food processing, medical laboratory technology, dietetics, or another field related to food processing or laboratory work.
• Relevant experience in the food industry.

Skills

• Strong ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently in risk assessment, problem-solving, and task prioritization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong adaptability to new and changing situations.