Laboratory Technician, Food Chemistry
Required skills
- Laboratory Technician
- Food Chemistry
- Chemical Analysis
- Sample Handling
- Laboratory Operating Procedures
- Test Methodologies
- Equipment Maintenance
- Record Keeping
- Quality Activities
- Homogenization
Nice to have
- Commercial laboratories experience
Role summary
SGS, a leading testing, inspection, and certification company, is seeking a Laboratory Technician specializing in Food Chemistry. This role involves handling samples, performing chemical analyses, and reporting data accurately according to established procedures. Responsibilities include sample homogenization, equipment maintenance, record-keeping, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness. A Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry or a related field is required. Experience in commercial laboratories is an asset. The position is Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, with benefits including health, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, and RRSP eligibility.
The Laboratory Technician handles samples, performs chemical analyses and reports accurate and timely data according to Laboratory Operating Procedures and test methodologies.
• Performs applicable testing with proper proficiency training with Supervision • Assists with cleaning laboratory carts, glassware, racks • Maintains cleanliness of laboratory work surfaces • Maintains records of all quality activities as required in Operating Procedures and Test Methods • Homogenizes samples following standard protocols • Maintains and verifies equipment.
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry or related field required
- Commercial laboratories experience an asset
WORK SCHEDULE - Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (flexibility will be provided)
Salary: $18.90 per hour
Some benefit highlights:
- 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- RRSP Program Eligibility
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 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.
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
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