• Keeping safety a top priority in everything you do
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all health & safety, food safety, environmental, and GMP rules, regulations, and policies
• Perform all required lab tests on a wide variety of wheat, flour, and bakery mixes adhering to detailed laboratory procedures
• Document and interpret test results accurately, enter results using a computerized data system, maintain records, and monitor for trends
• Monitor test result conformance to specifications and initiate investigation and corrective actions as needed, make sure any non-conforming product is identified and placed on hold
• Conduct positive release to ensure finished products meet customer quality specifications
• Communicate effectively with other departments, management, and employees including notifying appropriate teams when non-conformances and/or concerns arise
• Utilize root cause analysis thought process, maintain a proactive approach, and support sustainable solutions
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset, actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities to improve processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
• Retain samples of tested products in order to confirm test results and rotate them when necessary
• Prepare chemical reagents for analytical tests and monitor chemical and other lab supplies' inventories
• Prepare Certificate of Analysis for customers with accurate information in a timely manner;
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with all required information
• Monitor, operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment
• Follow QMS and GMP's to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area and ensure audit ready status at all times
• Attend and practice all required health & safety and quality & food safety training
• All other duties required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to multi-task, while prioritizing and coordinating daily tasks
• Possess qualities of motivation, punctuality, and good attendance
• Must be able to work in a team environment and act independently with minimal supervision;
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills

• Must possess a post-secondary education in food chemistry or related field
• Experience with testing cereal grains, AACC methods, Farinograph, Amylograph, Falling Number Machine and NIR are an asset
• Must have working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and other Quality and Food Safety Policies

• Work in accordance with local/provincial/federal legislation
• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements

• Operational expectations for this position include capabilities of performing all aspects of laboratory duties; including bakery lab testing, continuous numeric and test result interpretation accuracy. This position has a direct impact on finished product and customer quality
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends when required

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