POSITION DETAILS

- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay: $24.00 - $26.00
- Schedule: 40 hours/week
- Location: Welland, ON
- Existing Vacancy: 1

Position Purpose

The Lab Technician works as part of a team in a continuous process manufacturing environment and reports to the Lab Supervisor. This position provides daily support in monitoring quality parameters and quality testing for raw materials as well as finished products. The Lab Technician performs data entry in the QA dataset and assists in identifying and managing HOLD products and any re-work material. The Lab Technician will ensure all the work performed in the lab is done in a safe manner as per Verbio EHS policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Sampling and testing of incoming and finished products ensuring all data is accurate and precise.
- Performing basic wastewater testing and other testing as needed.
- Performing regularly scheduled lab equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Creating Certificate of Analysis (COA) for finished products and approving them in a timely manner.
- Providing accurate feedback in a timely manner on lab results to the VDC operational and quality team.
- Assist the Lab Supervisor with training in proper field sampling, quality management program elements and testing techniques.
- Ensure operator generated data is both accurate and precise.
- Follow all safety policies and help ensure compliance with safety procedures on site.
- Always maintain a neat and clean working area, washing equipment as needed, and placing equipment in the accurate storage areas.
- Participate in annual internal audits of the Quality Management Systems as per ISO 9001 and BQ 9000.





Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience in a manufacturing related industry or chemical lab is an asset.
- Associate degree or higher in Chemistry or related science is preferred.
- A working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and the Internet.
- Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently managing multiple tasks, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, positive attitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the desire to work in a small team environment.
- Experience in the biofuels industry is an asset.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

- Full time employment with opportunities to grow and learn in a team environment in a sustainable and growing economic environment.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Full benefits package including extended health, dental, vision, and a Health Spending Account.
- Company training programs.
- RRSP program with employer matching.

ABOUT US:

VERBIO Diesel Canada VERBIO Diesel Canada Corporation (VDC) is a subsidiary of VERBIO SE, a successful biofuel company with headquarters in Germany.



VDC is a biodiesel and glycerin production facility in Welland, Ontario. VDC’s goal is to become one of the leading biodiesel producers in North America with an annual capacity of approx. 150,000 tons of biodiesel and 18,000 tons of crude glycerin. VDC strives for technological leadership in the field of production of renewable fuels.

VERBIO SE, with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed creative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.

Our Vision

Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world’s future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere.

It is VERBIO’s goal to be a leader in 21st century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the world’s leading biofuels producers, we will l

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