980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7POSITIONLaboratory TechnicianBUSINESS UNITLondon Ice Cream PlantLOCATIONLondon, Ontario - 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7REPORTS TOQuality Assurance SupervisorHOURLY RATE$25.99/hourNestlé 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.BenefitsComprehensive Health & Dental Benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, optical coverage, life insurance, and AD&DBonus eligibilityCompany matched Pension contributionsEmployee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)FREE ice cream in the cafeteria available for you to eat during your breakPosition SummaryWe 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 TechnicianFollow 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 …) as required. Be a role model for Quality and GMP’s.Work in a manner that provides maximum safety to yourself and your fellow associatesFollow NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence) principlesPerform routine lab analysis and QA duties following the Quality procedures and standards including:Analyze samples, including micro plating and chemical analysisDocument results (e.G. in SAP)



and organize test results for records review and analysisCalibrate and maintain lab equipment, including housekeeping, cleaning, and 5SPerform daily records review of raw material, in-process, and finished product quality dataResponsible for the release of materials meeting quality specificationsPerform test on pre-operational microbiological samples, review test results, coordinate any corrective actions, and manage test dataCommunicate results to other departments within factoryResponsible for blocking of any product that does not meet quality specificationsWork with other departments to initiate corrective actions and conduct root cause investigationsResponsible for sensory panels and any other sensory-related dutiesAdhere 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 SafetyOther duties as assigned by management.What will make you successful?B.Sc. in biology, microbiology, Chemistry, nutrition or science/food related field or a college diploma in science/food related fieldRelevant work experience in a laboratory environmentExperience 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.Outstanding attention to details is a must. 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.Independent decision-making ability and possess good organizational skills.Interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in the team environment.SAP knowledge will be an asset.We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring setting. 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.What You Need To KnowPlease note: This position is an existing vacancy. Education Verification, Reference Checks and Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.Nestlé Canada is an equal-chance 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.If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Air Quality Gcms Laboratory Technician - $20.5 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 AGAT Laboratories
📍 Winnipeg