Job Description

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compile records for analytical studies
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• MS Office
• Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring and protection activities, and development of and compliance with standards
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses
• Conduct quality control

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000, 9001 quality management certified
• Safe quality foods (SQF) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Analytical techniques

• Sampling
• Biological techniques

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Industrial health and safety
• Process troubleshooting
• Product development and formulation
• Quality assurance and control
• Regulatory investigation

Type of industry experience

• Agriculture
• Food and beverages

Area of specialization

• Analytical chemistry
• Biological chemistry
• Food chemistry

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available