Career Opportunity
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Microbiologist
Are you looking to further your microbiology career with one of Canada’s leading producers of natural and organic food products? Here is an excellent opportunity to Here is an excellent opportunity to join the production team at Roquette Canada in Portage la Prairie. Roquette Canada was selected and recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers (2020).
As a Microbiologist, you will schedule and perform all microbiological analysis and deliver solutions for all microbiology testing. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that testing process and the laboratory environment comply with all regulatory and industry standards. Contact Pinnacle, today! Quote Job# 17989 in the subject line.
Why work for ROQUETTE?
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Rhae Redekop
What you will do
- Schedule and perform microbiological testing and analysis on raw material and finished pea products as per the quality control plan
- Ensure proper chain of custody for all materials and samples in accordance with laboratory procedures
- Communicate out of specification (OOS) issues to the Laboratory Manager for immediate corrective and preventative action
- Confirm laboratory testing is done for the positive release program and generate certificate of analysis using SAP / LIMS
- Monitor laboratory equipment and ensure required calibration and preventative maintenance work is completed
- Follow Roquette’s safety standards and monitors for pathogen and non-pathogen testing
- Assist Laboratory Manager in developing a stability testing program
- Maintain the laboratory manual and follow approved methodology
- Ensure plant water and air quality meet Health Canada standards
- Develop new methods to support continuous improvement
- Participate in quality audits and certification (e.g., ISO 9001, FSSC 22000)
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to plant operations
Qualifications and Experience
- Post-secondary degree in microbiology or a related science field
- 3 to 5 years of experience working in a regulated microbiology lab
- Proven understanding of laboratory best practices and testing techniques
- Experience in the identification of food and environmental microorganisms
- Experience with light microscopy and proficiency with microbiological lab equipment
- Ability to investigate and report on out of specifications (OOS) results
- Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver process improvements
- Proven ability to organize multiple tasks and details in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of ISO standards related to microbiological testing would be an asset
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