Temporary Laboratory Technician- Thunder Bay

Temporary Laboratory Technician
Thunder Bay, ON

About the Company
Soufflet Malt acquired United Malt Group in 2023, creating the world’s largest malting company with an annual production capacity of 3.7 million tons of malt through 41 facilities in 20 countries, serving both industrial and craft brewers and distillers. Across the globe, our family of brands produce malt that is blended into some of your favorite industry-leading beverages and local craft brews.

Our more than 2300 employees are proud of the rich heritage of our family of brands and are committed to incorporating sustainability improvements at every touchpoint of our supply chain. We celebrate the diversity of our people and together strive to create an environment where all employees are safe, welcomed and have a sense of belonging.

Canada Malting (CMC) is the largest malt company in Canada, producing approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of malt per year for brewers and distillers around the world - from the largest of multinational organizations to the smallest of craft brewers as well as for food processors. Canada Malting operates three malting facilities in Canada (Calgary, Montreal and Thunder Bay) as well as a network of grain elevators in Western Canada.

Leverage Difference • Be Accountable • Passion for Innovation • Cultivate Agile Collaboration

DURATION

• 12 months

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform malt and barley analysis in accordance with established methods and procedures to determine product quality that assures compliance with customer specifications.
• Identification and communication of deviations from quality standards to the appropriate Quality Control/Production personnel.
• Conducting special testing of an investigative nature as required.
• Maintain integrity and calibration of laboratory instruments and troubleshoot technical problems in the laboratory.
• Record and process data for lab reports and communicate quality variations to appropriate QA (quality assurance) personnel.
• Maintain integrity of all laboratory records.
• Actively participate in developing and maintaining QA Systems, including the quality principles outlined by the ISO 17025 standard, with emphasis on documentation and preparation of SOP’s (standard operating procedures).
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
• Complete general quality control and laboratory related tasks as directed.
• Order and receive laboratory supplies. Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Effectively train personnel as required, in all areas of malt lab analyses.
• Perform all other duties or special assignments that are deemed necessary.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Preference will be given to candidates that have a few years’ experience working in an analytical lab
• Preference will be given to candidates who have worked and/or studied recently in a laboratory environment
• Must be proficient in the use of a computer, skills to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to proactively identify problems and propose solutions.
• The ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
• Must be self-directed and able to workwith minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of good laboratory practices

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors of Science degree in chemistry or a related field preferred.
• A diploma in lab technology or a few years working experience will also be considered

BENEFITS

We offer generous benefits to our employees including extended healthcare, EAP, paid holidays, paid time off, basic & voluntary life insurance, STD, LTD, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, boot allowance, and more.