Job Description

Company Description

We are SGS \xe2\x80\x93 the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.



This position will conduct laboratory testing on agricultural grain, pulse, and food samples.

• Conduct required testing on agriculture and food samples such as moisture, protein, oil, salt, toxins, falling number, dockage, variety identification, nutrition labelling, proximate analysis or other tests using applicable wet chemistry methods and various instruments available in the laboratory.
• Conduct balance calibrations, pipette verifications, monitoring temperatures of water baths, fridges, freezers, etc.
• Maintain and record instrument calibrations (i.e. chromatography instruments, NIR, spectrophotometers, etc.).
• Monitor the daily conditions of the instruments (GC, GCMS, HPLC and LCMSMS, NIR, etc).
• Perform and record preventive maintenance on GC, GC-MS, HPLC and LC \xe2\x80\x93 MS (Triple Quad).
• Conduct proper sample storage and disposal practices and documentation.
• Liaise and resolve customer\xe2\x80\x99s queries/results with the supervisor / manager and contribute to the resolution of customer complaints.
• Validate new methods for business growth or for customer requests, and work on improving the efficiency of existing methods and SOPs as per the instructions provided by the supervisor / manager.
• Data entry into LIMS, Excel, and other data entry modules (i.e. Client data entry modules such as Grain Grading Module)
• Conduct sample pre-processing (sub sampling, homogenization, splitting, cleaning) as necessary

Qualifications

• A post secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Chemistry, Bio Chemistry etc.
• A minimum of 0-1 year of experience in an Agricultural Food laboratory setting.
• Sound knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours from time to time.

Additional Information

Salary: $18 per hour

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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