Laboratory Technician BUSINESS UNIT : London Ice Cream Plant
REPORTS TO : Quality Assurance Supervisor
HOURLY RATE: $25.99/hour
Nestlé Canada Ice Cream has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician to join the Quality Assurance team at our state-of-the-art ice cream manufacturing plant, located in London, Ontario. The position may require rotation of shifts and weekend work.
Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, optical coverage, life insurance, and AD&D;
Bonus eligibility
Company matched Pension contributions
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
FREE ice cream in the cafeteria available for you to eat during your break
We are looking for a Lab Technician based at our London Ice Cream Factory, reporting into the Quality Assurance Supervisor. This role is part of the Quality Assurance team and will be responsible to perform various lab analyses, document results, and contribute to a safe and quality product for our consumers.
A day in the life of a Lab Technician:
Follow all job-related guidelines and procedures for personal safety, food safety, environment and company security (including but not limited to use of PPE’s, Hazard Analysis, chemical spills, recycling …) Be a role model for Quality and GMP’s.
Analyze samples, including micro plating and chemical analysis
Document results (e.g. in SAP) and organize test results for records review and analysis
Calibrate and maintain lab equipment, including housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S
Perform daily records review of raw material, in-process, and finished product quality data
Responsible for the release of materials meeting quality specifications
Perform test on pre-operational microbiological samples, review test results, coordinate any corrective actions, and manage test data
Communicate results to other departments within factory




Responsible for blocking of any product that does not meet quality specifications
Adhere to Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS) and put corrective action in place in case of deviation.
Know and adhere to GMP’s to prevent product contamination with foreign materials, bacteria or allergens;
Champion a non-negotiable attitude for Quality and Safety
in biology, microbiology, Chemistry, nutrition or science/food related field or a college diploma in science/food related field
Relevant work experience in a laboratory environment
Experience in analytical methods and have the ability to accurately perform various physical, chemical and microbiological testing.
Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively communicate within the department and with other departments via emails, in person, or on the phone.
Any failure can pose risks to Quality or Food Safety.
Ability to effectively work with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Outlook, Excel).
Ability to carry out jobs/tasks with minimum supervision.
SAP knowledge will be an asset.
We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring workplace. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting Quality Assurance career you’ve always wanted.
If you believe you have the profile we are looking for and you want to make your mark in the World’s Largest Food and Beverage Company, we look forward to hearing from you!
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

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