Nestle

Lab Technician

Nestle
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLondon • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$26 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory analyses, quality assurance, and microbiological testing while adhering to safety and quality standards. Proficient in data documentation and analysis using SAP and Microsoft Office tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Laboratory AnalysisMicrobiological TestingQuality AssuranceSAP KnowledgeAnalytical Methods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform routine laboratory analyses and Quality Assurance duties
  • Analyze samples, including micro plating and chemical analysis
  • Document and organize test results, including in SAP
  • Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, including housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S
  • Review raw material, in-process, and finished product quality data daily
  • Release materials meeting quality specifications
  • Test pre-operational microbiological samples and manage related test data
  • Review test results and coordinate corrective actions
  • Communicate results to other factory departments
  • Block products that do not meet quality specifications
  • Initiate corrective actions and conduct root cause investigations with other departments
  • Conduct sensory panels and other sensory-related duties
  • Adhere to the Quality Monitoring Scheme and implement corrective action for deviations
  • Follow personal safety, food safety, environmental, security, GMP, PPE, Hazard Analysis, chemical spill, and recycling procedures
  • Follow Nestlé Continuous Excellence principles
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • B.Sc. in biology, microbiology, Chemistry, nutrition or science/food related field or a college diploma in science/food related field
  • Relevant work experience in a laboratory environment
  • Experience in analytical methods and ability to accurately perform various physical, chemical and microbiological testing
  • Excellent communication skills via emails, in person, or on the phone
  • Great attention to details
  • Ability to effectively work with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Excel
  • Ability to carry out jobs/tasks with minimum supervision
  • Independent decision-making ability and good organizational skills
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a team environment
  • SAP knowledge will be an asset
  • Willingness/ability to work rotating shifts and weekends
  • Successful candidates undergo Education Verification, Reference Checks and Criminal Background Checks

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, optical coverage, life insurance, and AD&D
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Company matched Pension contributions
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • FREE ice cream in the cafeteria available for you to eat during your break
  • Coaching and mentoring environment
  • Opportunities for future development and progression

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Hard Skills
Chemical AnalysisPhysical TestingMicro PlatingCalibration of Laboratory EquipmentRoot Cause InvestigationSensory Panel ConductingQuality Data ReviewGMP Compliance5S MethodologyFood Safety Procedures
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent Decision-MakingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeSAP
Industry Keywords
Quality Monitoring SchemeHazard AnalysisEnvironmental ProceduresChemical Spill ProceduresRecycling Procedures