Position:
Lab Technician
Location:
Calgary, Alberta
Level:
Individual Contributor
At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:
- RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
- A commitment to work-life balance
- Benefits coverage for partners and kids
- Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
- Employee and family assistance program
- Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
- Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development
If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
What’s your story? Ours is about pushing boundaries to create Canada’s third-largest brewery known for unique craft and world-class brands enjoyed across the country.
As part of Sapporo Breweries, our story includes Sleeman Breweries in Ontario, Okanagan Spring Brewery in B.C., Wild Rose Brewery in Alberta, and Unibroue in Quebec.
When you join Sleeman Breweries, you join a company deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and creating an outstanding employee experience. People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Write your next chapter with us at Sleeman Breweries.
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Purpose and Impact
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Specialist, the Lab Technician will collect and analyze samples at all stages of brewing and packaging processes (microbiological, chemical, physical, sensory). Location: Wild Rose Brewery, Calgary, AB. Hours of work: Roughly 6:00am start, 8-hour shift. Hourly rate: $27.03
Responsibilities:
- Prepare media, solutions, reagents, and sample formulations
- Conduct tests, and analyses as required (microbiological, chemical, physical)
- Conduct packaged product testing as required
- Quality control and audits of production lines
- Prepare sensory daily line up or comparative testing as required
- Participate in taste panels
- Follow work instructions to carry out job duties accurately
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate the laboratory instruments and quality equipment
- General housekeeping and using 5S system practices in everyday work
- Preparing samples for shipments
- Perform relevant food safety and quality tasks
- Data entry and communication of results and trends to stakeholders
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- Post Secondary education in a relevant field (Brewing Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science)
- Working knowledge of microbiology and chemistry
- Working knowledge of food safety
- Previous HACCP, food safety experience considered an asset
- Previous quality assurance experience considered an asset
- Previous food and beverage laboratory experience considered an asse
- Strong computer skills in MS Office Suites (Word, Excel)
- Perform duties to a high level of accuracy with limited or no direct supervision
- Effective time management
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and results driven environment
- Strong attention to detail to ensure high level of quality at all stages of the brewing and packaging processes
- Follow all safety and food safety rules, and wear required PPE.
- Ability to work morning/afternoon shifts, overtime, and/or statutory holidays as required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Work Conditions:
- Exposure to hot, cold and wet environment, noise and hazardous chemicals
- Hazards typical for analytical and microbiological laboratory
- Some lifting and carrying involved, occasional working at heights (ladder)
- Other hazards typical for an alcohol beverage manufacturing facility
Think you have what we need but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? That’s OK! We know that some job seekers miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. If you believe your skills and experience can make a difference here, we encourage you to apply!
At Sleeman Breweries, we believe that better beer, and better workplaces, happen when people feel welcomed and valued for the differences they bring.
We are committed to fair hiring practices free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.
