Laboratory Technician

Job summary

The Laboratory Technician conducts routine quality analyses on raw materials and finished products while maintaining calibrated laboratory instrumentation. They are also responsible for documenting test results, generating Certificates of Analysis, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Job details

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®. The Redpath Belleville plant is a blending and packaging operation producing a variety of sugar containing products for customers in Canada and the U.S. The plant operates state of the art high speed mixing and packaging systems supported by high level safety, quality and logistics systems. OVERVIEW The Lab Tech conducts quality testing for the facilities products, maintains calibrated instrumentation, generation of Certificates of Analysis (COAs), conducts environmental sampling and analysis, and participates in other projects as assigned by supervisor. The position is typically weekly rotating 8 or 10-hour shifts for 24 hour coverage, including scheduled Saturday shifts. This is a temporary contract position expected to last up to 12 months in total length. DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Performs routine quality analyses such as titratable acidity, granulation, %T, brix, moisture, pH, and environmental analyses Inspect and evaluate raw materials, in-process, and finished food products based on quality criteria such as weight, flavour, color, texture, and appearance. Identify, segregate and report any non-conforming or out-of-specification products to the quality assurance supervisor. Monitors and maintains calibrations for lab equipment (refractometers, moisture analyzers, scales, pH meters). Monitors lab instrument performance and adjusts and/or alerts supervision to instrument problems Reports to Supervisor the general condition of equipment and recommends replacement when necessary Entering raw data into multiple databases and maintain chronology of entries Verify and label samples for laboratory analysis. Upholds standards for work area cleanliness Maintains required records and documentation Record, summarize, and report quality control test results in production records or digital systems. Generation of customer COAs Support Continuous improvement and participate in internal quality audits. Support verification of packaging, labelling, and batch documentation for traceability. Communicates results to interested stakeholders and abides by the Lab’s high customer service standards Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management System Follow all workplace health and safety and food safety protocols, including HACCP, GLP & GMP Standards. Performs other duties as may be assigned. WORK EXPERIENCES Quality inspection experience Experience requiring mathematical and scientific skill sets Experience in a manufacturing environment EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum of two years of college in science or business field or equivalent work experience One (1)+ year experience in an analytical or laboratory environment Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field from an accredited college university preferred ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) Must be able to work with minimal supervision Must be able to maintain varied hours Must be able to communicate both in written and verbal formats to various skill levels of employees Must support food safety and food quality systems by auditing refinery areas and systems as well as by data collection and analysis Must be familiar with effective inventory management practices Must be able to effectively multi-task and prioritize workload Must be able to analyze data for trends and to interpret and apply company and customer specifications Must have abilities to operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment in a safe and proficient manner Performs testing used to make significant financial decisions Able to work both independently and in a team environment High regard safety as a core value Must have technical writing skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office applications High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to walk, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis LOCATION OF ROLE Belleville RECRUITMENT PROCESS Candidates will take part in multiple interviews, and other testing as required as part of the recruitment and assessment process. SALARY RANGE/COMPENSATION $43,500.00 to $72,500.00 The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. This is a vacant position. For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us into all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.

What you’ll do

The Laboratory Technician conducts routine quality analyses on raw materials and finished products while maintaining calibrated laboratory instrumentation. They are also responsible for documenting test results, generating Certificates of Analysis, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in an analytical or laboratory environment and a minimum of two years of college in a science or business field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quality testing
• Laboratory instrumentation
• Titratable acidity
• Environmental sampling
• Data entry
• Calibration
• Food safety protocols
• HACCP
• GLP
• GMP
• Technical writing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Analytical skills
• Inventory management
• Quality assurance
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Label Samples
• Laboratory Equipment
• pH Meters
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Quality Management Systems
• Chemistry
• Auditing
• Biology
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Food Services
• Data Collection
• Digital Systems
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Traceability
• Refinery Experience
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Inventory Management
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Microsoft Office
• Multitasking
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Writing
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Prioritization
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Logistics
• Security & Safety
• Laboratory Technician
• Laboratory Technician (General)
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians