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Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Technician

Purpose: To consistently perform precise and accurate laboratory testing on a variety of samples, such as raw materials, in-process, finished product, environmental samples, etc. to ensure the quality of inputs and outputs of all cream yeast and packaged products.

Essential Functions (where Applicable Based On Site’s Process)

- Performs baking tests as required to evaluate yeast quality and performance.
- Performs chemical and physical analyses including but not limited to moisture, protein, phosphate, starch, salt, specific gravity, brix, sludge, and NIR.
- Performs tests on our wastewater streams and biobed, including total suspended solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), sludge profile, volatile fatty acids (VFA), and alkalinity.
- Performs yeast appearance and sensory testing, including odor, color, and texture analysis.
- Performs microbiological testing, including master aseptic plating and transfers, media preparation techniques and pathogen testing for Salmonella and Listeria. Prepares various media and reagents.
- Performs sampling in the plant of raw materials including process water, molasses, production line and receivers/fermenters, etc.
- Prepares and inoculates laboratory culture vessels required for the first factory fermentation stage.
- Performs quality control checks on the finished product.
- Prepares and sends samples to external laboratories.
- Maintains, calibrates, and/or verifies laboratory equipment. Troubleshoots and corrects equipment problems.
- Participates in the various proficiency testing programs to ensure the reproducibility and accuracy of the data generated by the laboratory.
- Properly documents and reports laboratory data. Records data manually and/or electronically.




- Communicates results to production departments and Laboratory Manager as needed.
- Interprets testing results and places nonconforming product on hold pending rework/disposition instructions by the QA/QC or Laboratory Manager.
- Prepares Certificates of Analysis based on positive release program and releases product based on preestablished compliance criteria (where applicable)
- Applies statistical process control (SPC) tools to proactively detect and communicate data trends.
- Contributes to maintaining and improving a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
- Completes required general cleaning or housekeeping duties according to frequencies established.
- Applies Good Laboratory Practices, ISO 17 025 principles, Lean Six Sigma tools, and Health and Safety practices in their day-to-day work.
- Train fellow laboratory technicians and learn new techniques as needed.
- Inventories and orders laboratory equipment and/or supplies as required.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requis

- Technical Degree (e.g. CEGEP or other) or Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or another science-related discipline.
- Working knowledge in Good Laboratory Practices and aseptic sampling principles.
- Experience with or an interest in the application of lean six sigma principles into a laboratory environment.
- Industrial/Quality control laboratory experience is preferred.
- Prior experience and/or an understanding of the ISO 17 025 standard, Positive Manufacturing Practices and/or HACCP principles is a plus
- An understanding of statistical process control (SPC) tools and experience with an SPC charting software such as Minitab is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Prior experience with a LEMS is a plus.

Requis

- Ability to develop and maintain productive and positive relationships with co-workers, both inside and outside the laboratory department
- Accuracy and attention to detail; logical and methodical approach to problem solving.

Organisation

📌 Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Technician (Montreal)
🏢 Tribonet
📍 Montreal