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Position Summary:
Responsible for performing QA assays, applying and maintaining specifications, assisting in the validation of analytical methods and writing standard operating procedures.
Benefit package after 3 months probation: disability, dental, extended medical and pension plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze product, raw materials and packaging materials using techniques of a microbiology, biochemistry and physical chemistry nature.
- Provide second review of validation and laboratory data.
- Facilitate quality investigations and report appropriately
- Troubleshoot and maintain analytical instruments, perform operational qualification of lab and production quality verification equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment.
- Generate reports as required.
- Participate in sensory analyses of in-process materials and finished products.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry or Microbiology or Food Sciences or
- SIAST Biological Sciences Diploma
- Masters Degree in Food Science an asset
- Accredited course in Brewing and Fermentation technology.
- Applied skills in HACCP , Six Sigma or another Food Safety System .
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment involving quality management and process control
- Training and experience in Food Sensory Analyses.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively before employees of our organization.
- Has knowledge of internet software including spreadsheets and word processing software.
- Self-starter, high degree of personal integrity, able to multi task, team player, quality and safety conscious.
- Detail oriented
- Able to work shift work.
- Physically fit and able to lift 40 lbs.
- Bilingual ability is an asset.