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Shift: Evening shift (approx · 3:00 PM–11:30 PM or 4:00 PM–12:30 AM), with initial day-shift training and flexibility for potential rotation between day and evening shifts
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Gay Lea Foods

Lab Technician

New Bothwell, MB, Canada

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Job details

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the food industry
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Original job description

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Status: Full-time

Shift: Evening shift (approx. 3:00 PM–11:30 PM or 4:00 PM–12:30 AM), with initial day-shift training and flexibility for potential rotation between day and evening shifts.

The pay range for the role is $41,000 to $68,300 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Purpose:

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this position is responsible for day-to-day running of the lab including all required daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tests and calibrations and as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducts daily chemical tests, including pH, fat, moisture and salt
Performs microbiological tests, for Coliform, E. coli, Staph, yeast and mold
Performs all necessary equipment calibrations within the plant
Conducts environmental testing, including air quality, water and equipment swabs
Performs lab documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Cleans, prepares and maintains laboratory equipment
Maintains a clean and safe lab area at all times
Conducts daily GMP inspections
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline
Minimum 2 years of experience in the food industry
Understanding of CFIA regulations and FSEP/SFCR requirements is an asset
Experience with MS office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
Ability to work off shift, various hours and some weekends

Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer‑owned co‑operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co‑operative produces high‑quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co‑operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

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Responsibilities

The Lab Technician at Gay Lea Foods will run daily dairy lab tests, calibrate plant equipment and take environmental samples. They will also keep accurate lab records and maintain a clean, safe lab area.

Requirements

Candidates need post-secondary education in Food Science, Microbiology or a related field, plus at least 2 years in the food industry. Knowledge of CFIA rules and FSEP/SFCR is an asset, and they must work evenings, varied hours and some weekends.

Skills

Chemical testing (pH, fat, moisture, salt)
Microbiological testing (Coliform, E. coli, Staph, yeast, mo
Equipment calibration
Environmental testing (air, water, swabs)
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspection
Laboratory documentation
Laboratory sanitation
CFIA regulations
FSEP and SFCR
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook

Benefits

Bonus
Comprehensive benefits
Retirement savings plan
Paid vacation

Keywords

Lab Technician
Food Science
Microbiology
Quality Control
Dairy
Food Safety
CFIA
FSEP
SFCR
GMP
Calibration
Microbiological Testing
Chemical Testing
Excel
Word
Outlook
Evening Shift
Food Industry
Laboratory

Seniority

Mid level

Perks

Generous paid time off
Retirement plan
Performance bonus

Tools

Excel
Word
Outlook

Languages

English

Fields of study

Food Science
Microbiology

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