Quality Control Technician — On‑Site Dairy Genetics

SEMEX; Guelph; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Disability Coverage

Pension Plan

Bonus Program

On-site Parking

Job summary

Semex is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our Production Team at our Guelph location. This on-site role reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and focuses on ensuring top-quality dairy and beef genetics products through rigorous QC testing and equipment maintenance.

Key duties include conducting morphology, bacteriology, and motility tests, monitoring lab conditions, and documenting non-conformances for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in science, agriculture, or biotechnology preferred.
• Experience in quality control.
• Experience working in a production facility is an asset.
• Agricultural experience is an asset.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality testing on finished products, including morphology, bacteriology, and motility assessments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through cleaning, calibration, and routine upkeep to ensure reliable results.
• Monitor the laboratory environment and quality parameters, including temperature controls, to uphold product standards.
• Investigate, document, and report quality non-conformances, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret data to support quality assurance and operational decision-making.

Skills

Quality testing techniques

Data interpretation

Documentation & reporting

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in science, agriculture, or biotechnology

Job description

Semex is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our Production Team at our Guelph location. This on-site role reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and focuses on ensuring top-quality dairy and beef genetics products through rigorous QC testing and equipment maintenance.

Key duties include conducting morphology, bacteriology, and motility tests, monitoring lab conditions, and documenting non-conformances for continuous improvement.