Quality Assurance Lab Technician

  • new hamburg

Job description

Company Overview

Pestell Minerals and Ingredients (“PMI”), a division of Pestell Group, is a leading distributor for the animal feed and agriculture industry, serving consumers across North America. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies, PMI continues to drive results by valuing employee innovation and performance.

General Accountability

Reporting to the QA/HACPP Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Lab Technician will be responsible for ensuring product specifications are met and enforcing company standards, policies, and regulations.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Perform appropriate laboratory test methods to analyze minerals, feed ingredients and fertilizer samples using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICPOES).
  • Evaluate & Review analytical data and generate lab reports.
  • Perform method verification, validations, and method development or modification.
  • Perform pH analysis on samples.
  • Moisture content with the use of a Moisture analyzer.
  • Perform manual titration methods.
  • Create /write SOPs, log sheets and other technical documents.
  • Conduct annual reviews of Sop’s & other technical documents
  • Fill out non-conformances and implement corrective actions when necessary.
  • Create and monitor control charts and monitor technical records.
  • Participate in proficiency testing programs.
  • Perform daily routine analysis on samples provided by QA department.
  • Ensure the appropriate test methods and equipment is selected and available to carry out the necessary analysis.
  • Ensure all equipment in use is always calibrated and in good working condition.
  • Carry out routine maintenance on Lab instruments & Equipment.
  • Ability to work and carry out lab analysis and calibrations to meet the requirement of an ISO 17025 work environment.
  • Develop, maintain, and implement ISO17025 Quality systems.
  • Ability to work co-operatively/collaboratively with others as well as independently.
  • Collect samples in the packaging plant and warehouse if required.
  • Create certificates of analysis based on lab results when needed.
  • Participate in HACCP, SF/SF and SQF monthly meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the QA/HACCP Supervisor

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

  • Lab Technician Diploma or BSc. in science.
  • Minimum of two years working experience in a laboratory.
  • Experience with ICP and other instrumentation would be an asset.
  • Good math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Previous experience with Animal Feed Ingredients, Feed Additives, Fertilizers, Minerals & Pet Speciality Ingredients is a plus.

Work Environment

  • Office, Production, and Warehouse environment working with feed ingredients, fertilizers and macro minerals and pet products.
  • Warehouse environment may be exposed to noise, dust, and seasonal temperature changes
  • Fast paced, demanding work.
  • This is an on-site position with remote environment flexibility on a need-to-need basis

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits :

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • New Hamburg, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location