Laboratory Technician - Okanagan

Miles Employment Group•Vernon, BC

6d•CA$23 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Laboratory Technician. In this role, you aren’t just running tests; you are the guardian of quality, ensuring that every product leaving our facility meets the highest standards of safety and excellence. This 12-month contract offers a deep dive into high-volume food manufacturing and professional-grade laboratory management. You will manage the full lifecycle of testing, instrument calibration, and data integrity.

Requirements

A degree in Sciences, with a strong preference for Chemistry or Plant Chemistry.
Experience (or academic exposure) to laboratory equipment, chemical handling, and LIMS.
Ability to learn new methodologies quickly and juggle multiple tasks without losing focus on safety and hygiene.
1+ year of professional lab experience is preferred, but they are happy to train a motivated recent graduate with strong academic lab foundations.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented scientist
Passion for Chemistry and Plant Sciences
Enjoy the balance of independent focus and team collaboration

Responsibilities

Set up, calibrate, and operate advanced lab equipment to analyze raw grains and finished samples.
Prepare chemical solutions and process samples (cleaning, grading, grinding) according to strict standardized procedures.
Maintain LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and ensure all SOPs are accurate, clear, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot instrument maintenance and provide feedback on how they can improve our methodology and workflows.
Work closely with the Director and vendor partners to ensure the lab remains at the cutting edge of food safety technology.