Quality Control - Lab Technician

Are you an accurate, methodical chemist that thrives in a team environment where collaboration is celebrated? Are you ready to join a company that has Industry Leading Quality and Service as a Core Value? Do you want to learn how your skills can help improve people's health while respecting the resources of our planet? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at our Kelowna location! If this kind of work gets you excited, we would love to hear from you.

We are a growing BC business and one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of nutritional supplements, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers.

In this role you will:

• Perform physical and chemical analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, packaging materials, and finished products, utilizing UHPLC, HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, FTIR, titrations, Karl Fischer, pH meter, density meter, and other instruments
• Log samples for testing, co-ordinate transport of samples, and input results using LIMS
• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and operate laboratory equipment
• Participate in scheduled cleaning and other laboratory housekeeping duties
• Coordinate with manufacturing for sample workflow; provide support for various manufacturing and validation processes

You have:

• A diploma or degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an analytical lab preferred
• HPLC, GC, and other instrumentation experience will be considered an asset
• The ability to quickly refocus your attention throughout the day based on the priorities of the department
• A collaborative approach towards problem solving while fostering a positive team environment

You want to:

• Challenge yourself by working in an environment where the quality and integrity of data matters
• Work for a socially responsible company that cares about its staff and has a meaningful mission to improve the lives and well-being of its customers
• Be part of a company that is rapidly growing and where you can grow within the company
• Work in a facility where safety and cleanliness are highly regarded
• Contribute towards maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

You get:

• Starting wage for this position is $48,000.00 with room for advancement
• Great benefits, including RRSP contributions, healthcare, health and personal spending accounts, wellness days, employee appreciation events and $200 per year to spend on company products in addition to employee discount pricing  
• The opportunity to work with great people, the ability to influence and lead change within a company dedicated to continuous improvement