Quality Laboratory Technician

Jungbunzlauer; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in natural ingredients is seeking a Quality Laboratory Technician to ensure product safety and quality through analytical testing. The role involves maintaining lab equipment, performing analyses, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant science field and lab experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar environment or industry.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, quality protocols.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 and HACCP is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all health, safety and security procedures are followed.
• Perform regular analysis on finished and in-process products.
• Document and maintain records related to laboratory activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in biology/chemistry/microbiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Lab instrumentation

Job description

From nature to ingredients Jungbunzlauer is one of the world’s leading producers of natural and nature-identical ingredients. The company operates manufacturing plants in Austria, Canada, France, and Germany. Jungbunzlauer specializes in high quality ingredients for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industry, as well as, for various other industrial applications.

Jungbunzlauer is a successful family-owned company. Passion for our products and a very good understanding of the needs of our customers are key factors to our business. Lean structures and flat hierarchies make us "Better, Faster, Closer" than our competitors and enable us to grow within fast changing markets.

We are in search of a Quality Laboratory Technician to join our team.

Your tasks

• Ensure all health, safety and security procedures are always observed.
• Promote and support safety and quality programs as an active member of the Quality Group.
• Perform regular analysis on finished and in-process product to ensure food safety and quality are met.
• Maintain laboratory raw materials, including chemical reagents.
• Document and maintain records related to laboratory activities.
• Collect and analyze raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain laboratory equipment consistent with ISO, customer, and/or regulatory standards and procedures.
• Partner with production team to resolve quality related issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality and food safety programs throughout the site.
• Assist Technicians within department and engage in cross training, as required.
• Housekeeping to meet and exceed FSSC, 5S, and good laboratory practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement / kaizen initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your profile

• A post-secondary degree in biology/chemistry/microbiology (or another related science field).
• Good Microsoft Office and SAP knowledge.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar environment and or industry.
• Experience with lab instrumentation, such as pH meters, GC, viscometers, spectrometers, etc.
• Exposure to modern analytical tools.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, and quality protocols.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 and HACCP are considered an asset.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Confident, collaborative personality.

Your future

Reporting to the QC Manager, the job holder ensures the quality of the product, through analytic testing of in process and finished material, is in specification while working in a safe manner. The job holder is in close contact with the QC Manager regarding the technical performance of the lab equipment and processes.