Laboratory Technician

 

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Conduct required testing on grain and flour samples such as moisture, protein, farinograph, alveograph or other tests as seen suitable by the Operations Manager and/or Cereal Chemist using applicable wet chemistry methods and various instruments (wet gluten analyzer, falling number, etc.) available in the laboratory.
• Temper and mill wheat samples to obtain flour for further testing.
• Perform baking tests (ie. bread, cookies) on flour samples to determine performance, quantitative and qualitative criteria.
• Conduct balance calibrations, pipette verifications, monitoring temperatures of water baths, fridges, freezers, etc.
• Monitor the daily conditions of the instruments (Farinograph, Alveograph, etc.)
• Perform and record preventive maintenance as needed.
• Adhere to proper labelling and documentation procedures for solvents, standards, reagents, etc.
• Familiarize with applicable standard operation procedures (SOP)
• Participate in proficiency testing programs and support quality by assisting supervisor / manager in investigating questionable and unsatisfactory results.
• Print control charts; maintain reagent logs, standards inventory, etc. documents.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy and Procedures.
• Be aware of customer requirements.
• Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis.
• Data entry into LIMS, Excel, and other data entry modules.
• Print control charts; maintain reagent logs, standards inventory, etc. documents.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy and Procedures.
• Use Laboratory Management Systems (LIMS).
• Be aware of customer requirements.
• Adhere to company health and safety policies.
• Provide accurate and timely results.
• Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis.
• Conduct proper sample storage and disposal practices and documentation.
• Liaise and resolve customer’s queries/results with the supervisor / manager and contribute to the resolution of customer complaints.
• Validate new methods for business growth or for customer requests, and work on improving the efficiency of existing methods and SOPs as per the instructions provided by the supervisor / manager.
• Data entry into LIMS, Excel, and other data entry modules (i.e. Client data entry modules such as Grain Grading Module)
• Conduct sample pre-processing (sub sampling, homogenization, splitting, cleaning) as necessary

Qualifications

• In the process of completing a degree and/or diploma in a Science related program (Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science etc.) is required.
• A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in an Agricultural laboratory setting is an asset.
• Familiar with Agricultural and Food matrixes an asset.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025:1999 requirements an asset.
• Sound knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Familiar with official accredited methods such as AOAC, AOCS and USP methodology an asset.
• Must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)

Additional Information

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada