Lab Assistant - Guelph, Canada - Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity:

The Lab Assistant role will be responsible for the ensuring the accurate analysis of samples received by the laboratory.

This includes sample preparation and conducting the required analytical tests that support the laboratory programs through good laboratory practices

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Sample receipt: Receive all customer submissions and ensure the sample integrity is maintained following aseptic techniques and record sample condition (including, but not limited to temperature checks, submission form accuracy, and test requests). Properly identify lab samples for analysis and assign report numbers as appropriate. Provide aid to customers as requested.
Sample log in: Enter samples into LIMS and any associated paperwork. Verify the accuracy of data entered. Label and prepare samples for analysis with LIMS numbers assigned. Ensure all samples are redirected to the appropriate area.
SAP receiver: Receive items into SAP, acquire C of A's for inventory. Receive and store inventory as per lab protocols.
Sample Preparation: Perform preliminary sample preparation using aseptic technique to label, scale and grind samples for analysis. Conduct preanalytical testing on packaging and samples.
Media/

Solution Prep:
Prepare solutions, reagents and /or growth mediums. May require handling of hazardous chemical/materials.

Housekeeping: Using Six Sigma tools to maintain an organized lab while maintaining good housekeeping practices and notifying 1up managers of any issues associated with the lab environment or equipment. Handle waste disposal and glassware cleaning
Perform startup/ shut down procedures for the laboratory. This may include equipment startup/shut down, laboratory disinfection / cleaning, incubator/ refrigerator checks, balance checks, pH etc.
Calibrate and maintain testing equipment and record calibration / maintenance activities and results as per laboratory technical procedures and/or work instructions.
Enter test results/ data into the laboratory database. Enter data onto laboratory forms. Verify the accuracy of data entered.
Assist in the training of newly hired laboratory staff.
May involve working a rotating shift schedule, including weekends.
Management System Commitment: The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the knowledge of and compliance to all aspects of the Quality Management System.

What You'll Bring:

Degree or diploma in Microbiology or Chemistry (both preferred) or Biotechnology, Food Science with emphasis on food/environmental biology.
Minimum 1 year of work experience in a microbiology laboratory or food industry.
Strong MS Office skills.
Excellent organization and planning skills, high attention to detail and a willingness to learn and teach others, be self directed and motivated.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.

About Us:

We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet.

We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let's build a better future, together.

We're passionate about food.

For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.

We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company - not just in Canada - but on earth.

We are carbon neutral.
We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set sciencebased targets.
We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment: Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We're so much stronger when we know we're accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture: Our eight Leadership Values a