Laboratory Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Redpath Sugar Ltd

Redpath Sugar Ltd

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto's historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada's heritage for more than 160 years.

Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country. Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

OVERVIEW:

The Laboratory Analyst's primary function is to provide a variety of finished product testing, maintaining an efficient laboratory, and supporting the corporation's food safety and quality programs.

DETAILED ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Wide array of testing for raw sugar, molasses, granulated sugar, liquid sugars and blends, icing sugars and soft sugars
Management of microbiological samples program
Management of environmental monitoring program
Testing of inprocess samples and other samples as assigned
Laboratory equipment verification and troubleshooting
Documentation and analysis of results
Preparation of necessary reports and trending information
Procurement of lab supplies, chemicals, equipment necessary for efficient laboratory operations
Records/documents review and verification with necessary follow up action
COA program management
Participates in all quality, safety and environmental training
Practices and promotes GMPs and plant safety goals
Interacts with various departments on issues related to sampling and documentation
Interacts with other laboratory team members to ensure performance of various testing equipment
Other tasks as identified

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Minimum two years' experience in similar role is preferred
Degree or equivalent from accredited college or university, with major in food science or related field is preferred
Capable of demonstrating good laboratory skills and techniques
Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control practices and procedures

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES):

Capable of working 12 hours continental pattern shifts
Able to follow instructions
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in English
Must be capable of troubleshooting and resolving issues in fast paced manufacturing environment
Provides feedback on trends to quality management
Works closely with other laboratory team members in order to maintain efficient testing, clean working environment
Strong organizational, planning and decision making abilities
Effectively assist quality management in food safety and quality investigations
Proactive and motivated toward continuous improvement

LOCATION:

Toronto, Canada

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in "Making Life a Little Sweeter" by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products.

Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company's high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success