Laboratory Assistant jobs in Manitoba

Department: Quality
Reports to: Quality Supervisor
Status: Full-time
Shift: Evening shift (approx. 3:00 PM–11:30 PM or 4:00 PM–12:30 AM), with initial day-shift training and flexibility for potential rotation between day and evening shifts.

The pay range for the role is $41,000 to $68,300 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Purpose:
Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this position is responsible for day-to-day running of the lab including all required daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tests and calibrations and as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts daily chemical tests, including pH, fat, moisture and salt
• Performs microbiological tests, for Coliform, E. coli, Staph, yeast and mold
• Performs all necessary equipment calibrations within the plant
• Conducts environmental testing, including air quality, water and equipment swabs
• Performs lab documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Cleans, prepares and maintains laboratory equipment
• Maintains a clean and safe lab area at all times
• Conducts daily GMP inspections
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the food industry
• Understanding of CFIA regulations and FSEP/SFCR requirements is an asset
• Experience with MS office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Ability to work off shift, various hours and some weekends

Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy co-operative renowned for producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, work together to nourish communities through award-winning brands including Gay Lea, Nordica, Salerno, Bothwell Cheese, and more. As part of its deeply rooted, balanced commitment to people, profit, and planet, Gay Lea Foods proudly invests one percent of pre-tax earnings back into Canadian communities through a national food security partnership with Second Harvest, and the community-building efforts of the Gay Lea Foundation. To learn more, visit gayleafoods.com.
Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.
We are currently accepting applications for this open position.
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