Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Technician

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Principales fonctions

Purpose: 
To consistently perform precise and accurate laboratory testing on a variety of samples such as raw materials, in-process, finished product, environmental samples, etc.  to ensure the quality of inputs and outputs of all cream yeast and packaged products. 

Essential Functions (where applicable based on site’s process):

• Performs chemical and physical analyses including but not limited to moisture, protein, phosphate, starch, salt, specific gravity, brix, sludge and NIR.
• Performs tests on our wastewater streams and biobed including total suspended solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), sludge profile, volatile fatty acids (VFA), and alkalinity. 
• Performs yeast appearance and sensory testing including odor, color and texture analysis.
• Performs microbiological testing including master aseptic plating and transfers, media preparation techniques and pathogen testing for Salmonella and Listeria.
• Prepares various media and reagents.
• Performs sampling in the plant of raw materials including process water, molasses, production line and receivers/fermenters, etc.
• Prepares and inoculates laboratory culture vessels required for the first factory fermentation stage.
• Performs quality control checks on finished product. Prepares and sends samples to external laboratories.
• Maintains, calibrates and/or verifies laboratory equipment.Troubleshoots and corrects equipment problems.
• Participates in the various proficiency testing programs to ensure the reproducibility and accuracy of the data generated by the laboratory.
• Properly documents and reports laboratory data.  
• Records data manually and/or electronically.
• Communicates results to production departments and Laboratory Manager as needed.
• Interprets testing results and places nonconforming product on hold pending rework/disposition instructions by the QA/QC or Laboratory Manager.
• Prepares Certificates of Analysis based on positive release program and releases product based on preestablished compliance criteria (where applicable)
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) tools to proactively detect and communicate data trends.
• Contributes to maintaining and improving a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Completes required general cleaning or housekeeping duties according to frequencies established.
•  Applies Good Laboratory Practices, ISO 17 025 principles, Lean Six Sigma Tools and Health and Safety practices in their day-to-day work.
• Train fellow laboratory technicians and learn new techniques as needed.
• Inventories and orders laboratory equipment and/or supplies as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compétences techniques

Requis

• Working knowledge in Good Laboratory Practices and aseptic sampling principles.
• Experience with or an interest in the application of lean six sigma principles into a laboratory environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Prior experience with a LEMS is a plus.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; logical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Aseptic techniques and profficient in Microbiology

Un atout

• Prior experience and/or an understanding of the ISO 17 025 standard, Good Manufacturing Practices and/or HACCP principles is a plus.
• An understanding of statistical process control (SPC) tools and experience with an SPC charting software such as Minitab is a plus.

Qualités personnelles

Requis

• Ability to develop and maintain productive and positive relationships with co-workers, both inside and outside the laboratory department.

Critères généraux

Requis

• Work in a laboratory environment permeated by the aroma of yeast
• Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear
• Constantly required to walk and stand
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds (23 kg)

Organisation

Lallemand est une société canadienne privée fondée à la fin du XIXe siècle, qui développe, produit et commercialise des micro-organismes pour divers marchés. Les bureaux administratifs de la société mère sont situés à Montréal, au Canada. Aujourd'hui, Lallemand emploie plus de 5 000 personnes travaillant dans plus de 45 pays sur 5 continents.

Cette unité d'affaires offre des levures et des ingrédients de qualité supérieure aux boulangers d'Amérique du Nord, d'Europe, du Moyen-Orient et d'Afrique. Elle possède également une importante expertise en agents de conditionnement de pâtes à base d'enzymes.

Dans toutes ces régions, les équipes de Lallemand collaborent étroitement dans le but de fournir des produits et services innovateurs, soutenues par un important réseau d'experts techniques.

Veuillez prendre note que des mesures d'adaptation seront prises à toutes les étapes du processus d'embauche. Les candidats doivent faire connaître leurs besoins à l'avance.