Microbiology Laboratory Technician (12 month term)

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Microbiology Laboratory Technician (12 month term) will assist with tests performed in the laboratory and in production. In this role, you will ensure all testing is performed in accordance with standards, laboratory procedures and established company guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

Sample set up including preparation of culture media, decontamination of wastes and performing monthly environmental tests in the laboratory and in production.
Performs microbiological testing as per scope and miscellaneous tests as assigned by Laboratory Supervisor.
Identify nonconformities, potential nonconformities and laboratory process improvements on a continuous basis and report results to customers.
Maintain the laboratory environment and supplies including inventory of reagents, monitoring and maintenance of equipment, rotation of media stocks and disposal of retain samples.
Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Position Information

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Required
High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent.
Knowledge of lab procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of microbiology, preparation of culture media, laboratory equipment and basic laboratory techniques.
Minimum of four years of related work experience.
Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada.

Preferred
Diploma/Certificate or Bachelor's degree in microbiology, lab or food science.
Knowledge of ISO 17025 or Quality Management Systems.
Strong level of competence with Microsoft Word, Excel and additional types of software.
Related work experience working in a microbiology laboratory within the food industry.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.