Lab Technician - Guelph, Canada - Sleeman Breweries

Sleeman Breweries
Sleeman Breweries
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Guelph, Canada

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At Sleeman Breweries we are proud to offer a supportive and progressive work environment where employees can enjoy a variety of sought-after benefits and job perks.

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  • Below is a summary of the benefits enjoyed by our fulltime, permanent employees:_
- _ _Parental leave top-up benefit_
- _ _Competitive compensation_
- _ _Benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for families_
- _ _RRSP matching program_
- _ _Employee tuition reimbursement program_
- _ _Complimentary staff beer (taxable benefit)_

  • Please note that for all other positions (contracts, parttime, etc.) potential benefits and other job perks can be discussed during the interview process with an HR representative._
  • We are committed to helping our employees find fulfillment in their careers through worklife balance and creating a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive. Sleeman Breweries was proudly named one of Canada's Greenest employers and one of Canada's Top Employers by Forbes Magazine Sleeman Breweries is an equalpay employer and strives to continue to do better better beer, better people, getting better._

POSITION:
Lab Technician (Relief)


LOCATION:
Guelph, Ontario


LEVEL:
Individual Contributor


DESCRIPTION:
Hourly Rate is $27.15/hour

Temporary Full Time until approximately February 2024

Shift work required must be able to rotate and work all shifts (days, evenings and nights)


Key Responsibilities:
Conducting Chemistry Analyses

  • Sampling and testing for chemistry analyses for at all stages of brewing and packaging process
  • Quality control and audits of production lines
  • Preparing solutions, reagents and sample formulation
  • Conducting tests and analyses using requested techniques
Conducting Microbiological Analyses

  • Quality control of production lines collecting micro samples using sterile techniques
Other Responsibilities

  • Keep analyses results confidential within QA department and productions managers
  • Participate in taste panels
  • Perform tests in an accurate manner
  • Operate, maintain and calibrate the laboratory instruments
  • General housekeeping and using 5S system practices in everyday work
  • Placing nonconforming product on hold following National procedure
  • Preparing samples for shipments
  • Lifting and carrying heavy samples
  • Other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:


  • University Degree in Science (with Concentration in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Microbiology) or Food Science
  • Working knowledge of microbiology and chemistry
  • Perform duties to a high level of accuracy with limited or no direct supervision
  • Ability to multitask in a fastpaced and results driven environment
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure high level of quality at all stages of the brewing and packaging processes
  • Follow Sleeman Safety and General Rules
  • A keen interest in all facets of the brewing and packaging process
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in a fastpaced environment
  • Ability to work shifts including day, afternoon and night
  • Must be 19 years of age or older

GENERAL WORK CONDITIONS:

  • Exposure to cold and wet environment, hazardous chemicals
  • Working with a burner and flammable substances
  • Working on heights, some lifting and carrying involved
  • Other hazards typical for analytical and microbiological laboratory
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