Posting Period

From July 29, 2026
to August 15, 2026

Country or region

Canada

Location

Montréal, Québec

Business Unit

Biofuels and Distilled Spirits

Department

Quality Assurance and Control

Entry date

As soon as possible

Job Status

Permanent - Full time

Minimal required work experience

5 years

Minimal education level required

Master's Degree

Salary

Based on experience

Perks

Competitive social benefits

Quality Control Associate

Main Functions

Join the quality control team in Montreal to support production activities and QC method development projects.

An advanced level of proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required due to the responsibilities associated with this role, including reviewing scientific literature, technical publications, and laboratory procedures available in English, as well as communicating and collaborating with English-speaking colleagues, suppliers, and technical teams on research, testing, and laboratory activities. The chosen candidate will use this language on a daily basis.

The key responsabilities are:

- Production sample testing;
- fermentation, enzyme, antimicrobial, microbiological, physical and chemical assays;
- method development;
- literature review;
- experimental design;
- method validation;
- shelf-life studies;
- compliance with safety, GMP, GLP and SOPs.

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Technical skills

Required

- Master's degree in Fermentation Technology, Microbiology or Biotechnology;
- Laboratory techniques, particularly microbiological methods;
- Microsoft Office proficiency;
- Fluent French and English;
- Broad knowledge of analytical techniques;




- Experience in fermentation technologies (brewing/distilling);

An asset

- Experience with enzymes and antimicrobials.

Personal abilities

Required

- Flexibility for irregular hours;

An asset

- Ability to work autonomously and in a team;
- Attention to detail;
- Organization and communication skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;

General criteria

Required

- Willingness to travel up to 10%.

An asset

- Include CV and cover letter

Organization

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 6,500 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits is a leading fermentation ingredients supplier (yeast, yeast nutrients, and antimicrobials) for both the bioethanol and distilled spirits markets. Our clients depend on Lallemand ingredients for their fermentation processes as well as consulting and training services for those sectors.

Supported by an extensive network of warehouses, Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits' main office is located in the United States, with satellite branches worldwide.

In both the biofuel and spirits industries, the team behind the operation demonstrates an unparalleled sense of innovation, aiming to provide the best possible quality of fermentation.

Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

📌 Quality Control Associate (Canada)
🏢 Lallemand
📍 Canada