technician, agricultural engineering
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Lab Technician
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June 26, 2024
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Richardson International Limited
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Job Code: R12277 Job Description:At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 160 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Richardson has approximately 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. We currently have an opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our team at our newly constructed, state of the art, Richardson Innovation Centre, located in downtown Winnipeg, MB. Under the Supervision of our Lab and Analytics Team Lead, the successful candidate will join a team of Quality Assurance and Food Safety professionals, serving our grain handling, export and food processing businesses. Responsibilities:Prepare and test grain, food ingredients and finished food products to verify composition and measure quality and food safety related attributes;Prepare and test samples (environmental swabs, grains, food ingredients and finished food products) for microbiological and allergen risks;Report analytical test results, by retrieving data from Laboratory Data Management Systems and prepare Scientific/Statistical Reports to be applied to risk based decision making;Calibrate and verify the accuracy of laboratory equipment;Collaborate with senior scientists on the team to build and modernize calibration/algorithms;Prepare samples for shipment to customers;   Actively contributing to the execution and achievement of Corporate Quality Assurance and Food Safety Objectives and Continuous Improvement Initiatives within the department;Develop and facilitating personnel Training and Development Programs as required. Qualifications:Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry;Laboratory experience in a dynamic and modern laboratory environment;Experience managing, interpretating, storing, retrieving, analyzing, and reporting on laboratory data derived from sample test results;Able to make relevant science-based decisions and recommendations from laboratory data;Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint;Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;Previous experience working in a dynamic grain and/or food processing analytical environment. Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should click the 'APPLY TO THIS POSITION' icon to apply online by July 8, 2024. Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal People, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
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LocationWinnipeg, MB
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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