Medical Laboratory Technologist jobs in Manitoba

Lactalis is one of Canada’s leading producers of premium quality food products including milk, cheese, and yogurt.

We are currently recruiting for a temporary laboratory technician to work up to 40 hours per week on days, evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed, as well as provide full-time relief for vacations and other absences.

General Accountability:

The laboratory technician will focus on performing laboratory tests for quality control and reporting results to the quality manager.

Critical Success Factors:

• Record all results and measurements accurately, as required in different formats electronic and paper.
• Able to operate all Laboratory related equipment.
• Follow all Lactalis Quality Assurance Standard Operating Procedures.
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Supplying all pertinent documents and reports, as may be required by management or the government, in an accurate and legible format.
• Report to Manager/Supervisor immediately of any food safety/quality/health and safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Food Safety, Quality Regulations, SOPs and other pertinent policies, procedures and legislation.
• Maintain a safe work area and support health & safety programs (wear proper Personal Protection Equipment, comply with company health and safety policies).
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas.
• Take on additional duties as required.
• Shift work and weekends as assigned.

Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree or a diploma from a post secondary institution (minimum 2 years), preferably in food science or laboratory technology (microbiology or chemistry).
• Knowledge of food chemistry and microbiology and how it pertains to laboratory practices.
• Have the ability and background to understand and operate laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with HACCP principles is an asset.
• Good mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify, problem solve and research alternatives within the scope of the job.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-based environment.
• Good reading, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills focusing on excel and word applications.
• Additional experience, training or education asset.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $30.98 per hour

Work Location: In person