Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Technician

Tribonet; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribonet, an educational platform focusing on tribology, is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Technician to ensure the quality of inputs and finished products through precise laboratory testing. The role involves chemical/physical analyses, microbiological work, and data reporting to the Laboratory Manager.

The ideal candidate has a technical or science degree, knowledge of GxP and aseptic sampling, and familiarity with SPC tools and Minitab. On-site work in Montreal, Quebec, is expected.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or Bachelor's in Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology, Chemistry or related science.
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and aseptic sampling.
• Lean Six Sigma principles in a lab environment.
• Industrial/Quality control lab experience preferred; ISO 17025 knowledge a plus.
• Experience with SPC tools and Minitab is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; LEMS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform baking tests and chemical/physical analyses to evaluate quality.
• Test wastewater, COD, TSS, VFA, and sludge; monitor environmental samples.
• Collect samples from raw materials and production lines; document data.
• Prepare and inoculate culture vessels for fermentation; release product per criteria.
• Apply SPC to detect data trends and report results to QA/QC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

MS Office

Analytical mindset

Education

Technical Degree

Science degree

Tools

Minitab

LEMS

Job description

An educational platform on tribology — the science of friction, wear and lubrication

Who is it for

Engineers, researchers, students and industry professionals

Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Technician

Purpose: To consistently perform precise and accurate laboratory testing on a variety of samples, such as raw materials, in-process, finished product, environmental samples, etc. to ensure the quality of inputs and outputs of all cream yeast and packaged products.

Essential Functions (where Applicable Based On Site’s Process)

• Performs baking tests as required to evaluate yeast quality and performance.
• Performs chemical and physical analyses including but not limited to moisture, protein, phosphate, starch, salt, specific gravity, brix, sludge, and NIR.
• Performs tests on our wastewater streams and biobed, including total suspended solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), sludge profile, volatile fatty acids (VFA), and alkalinity.
• Performs yeast appearance and sensory testing, including odor, color, and texture analysis.
• Performs microbiological testing, including master aseptic plating and transfers, media preparation techniques and pathogen testing for Salmonella and Listeria. Prepares various media and reagents.
• Performs sampling in the plant of raw materials including process water, molasses, production line and receivers/fermenters, etc.
• Prepares and inoculates laboratory culture vessels required for the first factory fermentation stage.
• Performs quality control checks on the finished product.
• Prepares and sends samples to external laboratories.
• Maintains, calibrates, and/or verifies laboratory equipment. Troubleshoots and corrects equipment problems.
• Participates in the various proficiency testing programs to ensure the reproducibility and accuracy of the data generated by the laboratory.
• Properly documents and reports laboratory data. Records data manually and/or electronically.
• Communicates results to production departments and Laboratory Manager as needed.
• Interprets testing results and places nonconforming product on hold pending rework/disposition instructions by the QA/QC or Laboratory Manager.
• Prepares Certificates of Analysis based on positive release program and releases product based on preestablished compliance criteria (where applicable)
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) tools to proactively detect and communicate data trends.
• Contributes to maintaining and improving a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Completes required general cleaning or housekeeping duties according to frequencies established.
• Applies Good Laboratory Practices, ISO 17 025 principles, Lean Six Sigma tools, and Health and Safety practices in their day-to-day work.
• Train fellow laboratory technicians and learn new techniques as needed.
• Inventories and orders laboratory equipment and/or supplies as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requis

• Technical Degree (e.g. CEGEP or other) or Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or another science-related discipline.
• Working knowledge in Good Laboratory Practices and aseptic sampling principles.
• Experience with or an interest in the application of lean six sigma principles into a laboratory environment.
• Industrial/Quality control laboratory experience is preferred.
• Prior experience and/or an understanding of the ISO 17 025 standard, Good Manufacturing Practices and/or HACCP principles is a plus
• An understanding of statistical process control (SPC) tools and experience with an SPC charting software such as Minitab is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Prior experience with a LEMS is a plus.

Requis

• Ability to develop and maintain productive and positive relationships with co-workers, both inside and outside the laboratory department
• Accuracy and attention to detail; logical and methodical approach to problem solving.

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