Laboratory Technician - Food Pre-processing Lab (Contract)

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas Laboratories might be the place for you!

Imagine being surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry.

Bureau Veritas is looking for a

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – PRE-PROCESSING (Food Lab)

Our Campobello laboratory is a leading laboratory for analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental & food industries. This position requires flexibility, ability to multitask, good communication & organisational skills and attention to detail to provide exceptional customer experience by supporting lab Operations.

As a LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, your main responsibilities are:          

To assist the overall operation of the Pre-processing Food department and to ensure all relevant procedures are followed. To sort and distribute samples using the Company programme and to provide general support in sample preparation and weighing of samples.

• Follow SAIL and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• General lab support including sort and distribute, pre-processing & weighing of food samples.
• Ensure that cross contamination/labeling between samples and other materials does not occur.
• Homogenize various food samples using industrial sized blender/mixers or food processors.
• Use summary reports to plan and organize work.
• Prioritize jobs according to Rush and client specific deadlines.
• Retrieve samples required for reworks or customer/ lab requests.
• Follow all laboratory safety rules and regulations.
• Keep their work area clean, neat and organized.
• Provide support to other members of the section.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

 You are the ideal Laboratory Technician if:

• You possess a College Diploma.
• You have basic computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office & Outlook.
• You have a positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You possess good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
• You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• You are detail-oriented and possess good record keeping & organisational skills.
• You learn quickly.
• You must be able to handle various types of samples such as raw food, Seafood, nuts, all sorts of meats and finished food products etc.
• You are able to adapt to a changing environment.
• You must be flexible to work shifts and weekends
• You are able to lift and carry up to 40lbs.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work.  Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success.  Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

15. purpose: shaping a world of trust.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. 

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents. 

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development. 

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at http://bvlabs.com/careers/current-opportunities

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment.  If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required.  Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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