Quality Technician Intern: Food Safety & Lab Testing

Lactalis; Winchester; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% vacation pay

Health & Dental Benefits starting day

Learning and Development opportunities

Potential for future full time perman­

Job summary

Lactalis Canada’s Student Quality Technician Intern program offers hands-on experience in a dynamic quality team, helping with product testing and monitoring to ensure food safety and quality standards. You will gain exposure to lab equipment, CCP verification, and documentation while learning in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

As an intern, you’ll contribute to health and safety initiatives and have the chance for future full‑time opportunities within Lactalis Canada.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Food Science or Microbiology.
• Strong interest in food quality and safety standards.
• Basic knowledge of analytical and microbiological testing methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analytical, microbiological, chemistry, and sensory testing.
• Record data and report deviations to the Quality Supervisor.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in raw material screening and monitoring tests.
• Help administer Environmental Monitoring and Water Quality programs.
• Perform administrative tasks and inventory checks.

Skills

Food Science

Microbiology

Analytical testing methods

Teamwork

Time management

Microsoft Office

SAP

HACCP & GMP

Communication skills

Education

Enrolled in Food Science/Microbiology program

Tools

SAP

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Lactalis Canada’s Student Quality Technician Intern program offers hands-on experience in a dynamic quality team, helping with product testing and monitoring to ensure food safety and quality standards. You will gain exposure to lab equipment, CCP verification, and documentation while learning in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

As an intern, you’ll contribute to health and safety initiatives and have the chance for future full‑time opportunities within Lactalis Canada.