Lab Technician

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Status: Full-time

Shift: Evening shift (approx. 3:00 PM–11:30 PM or 4:00 PM–12:30 AM), with initial day-shift training and flexibility for potential rotation between day and evening shifts.

The pay range for the role is $41,000 to $68,300 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Purpose:
Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this position is responsible for day-to-day running of the lab including all required daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tests and calibrations and as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts daily chemical tests, including pH, fat, moisture and salt
• Performs microbiological tests, for Coliform, E. coli, Staph, yeast and mold
• Performs all necessary equipment calibrations within the plant
• Conducts environmental testing, including air quality, water and equipment swabs
• Performs lab documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Cleans, prepares and maintains laboratory equipment
• Maintains a clean and safe lab area at all times
• Conducts daily GMP inspections
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the food industry
• Understanding of CFIA regulations and FSEP/SFCR requirements is an asset
• Experience with MS office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Ability to work off shift, various hours and some weekends

Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer owned co operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co operative produces high quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!