Casual Lab Technician

Scotsburn Dairy Group, a leading processor and distributor of fresh quality dairy products and ice cream in Atlantic Canada, has a casual laboratory technician position available at its Truro Industrial Park production plant, located on Blakeney Avenue, Truro, N.S.

There is no minimum guaranteed hours of work as this position covers sick and vacation time.  This is primarily a weekend position; however individuals must be prepared to carry out any required shift work.  Students currently enrolled in a science related discipline may be interested in applying.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Gathering samples from production floor for product testing;
• Preparing media for plating samples;
• Plating samples for incubation and reading them when appropriate;
• Completing all documentation required for testing product sampling and the verification of results;
• Ensuring good manufacturing practices and procedures are followed as outlined in our written HACCP plan.

This is a fast-paced environment in a food processing plant.  The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Post secondary education, technology or sciences preferred, or enrollment in a science related discipline;
• Ability to follow precise procedures, possess excellent hand eye co-ordination, be a self-starter;
• Ability to effectively communicate and work well with others;
• A strong commitment to occupational health and safety standards and procedures;
• Previous lab or food science experience will be considered an asset.

Anyone interested in this position should apply in writing to:

Quality Assurances Supervisor
Scotsburn Dairy Group
P.O. Box 768
Truro, N.S.  B2N 5G4

Or fax: 902-896-6566

Or e-mail: careers@scotsburn.com

Please quote competition number CLT0919-CB in your application.

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