Senior Laboratory Technician

Location Address:

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings:

1

Pay:

$39.28 - $44.08

Job Posting Description:

This is an onsite role #LI-Onsite

 

Are you passionate about applying and growing your analytical expertise?

 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Laboratory, you will perform various analyses of beverage alcohol products to validate compositional requirements and compliance with applicable regulations. You will apply your analytical expertise and provide support to Quality Assurance functions of the laboratory to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 standard, and LCBO quality policies. You will have an opportunity to support the continuous improvement, research and innovative projects led by Quality Assurance.

 

If you excel in the analytical testing field, have a passion for quality and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, then this is the role for you!

 

About the Role

Analytical testing

• Perform various analytical testing using specialized instrumentation such as GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, LC-MS, ICP-MS, CFA following established SOPs and procedures
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, validate and calibrate analytical instrumentation ensuring optimum performance. Support servicing and upgrades of analytical instrumentation
• Prepare reagents, standards and samples for various chemical analysis and sensory testing
• Assess instrument and analytical methods performance to ensure data validity, integrity, reliability and accuracy
• Process, review, validate, interpret and report results in accordance with the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures
• Support various laboratory projects, as assigned

Laboratory Quality Management System

• Adhere to the requirements of the laboratory quality management system and drive its continuous improvement
• Support laboratory compliance and accreditation to ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 standards
• Ensure analytical practices, documentation and technical records are aligned with QA policies, QMS and regulatory requirements
• Support various laboratory technical and quality monitoring programs and processes
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and policies
• Provide and support training of laboratory personnel

Laboratory Operations Support

• Assist laboratory management as required by providing technical input to analytical testing methodologies, instrumentation and QMS programs and processes
• Maintain laboratory supplies and chemical inventories
• Provide support for general laboratory and administrative tasks as assigned by laboratory management
• Perform other duties and accept additional responsibilities as assigned to support the evolving needs of the department

About you

 

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or related scientific fields
• Relevant experience and knowledge in analytical chemistry and applications applied in a regulated laboratory environment using advanced analytical instrumentation.
• Applied relevant expertise with a variety of analytical techniques such as GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, LC-MS, ICP-MS, CFA, including sample preparation, extraction, purification/isolation and analysis
• Experience in method development and validation, research activities and statistical analysis
• Advanced expertise in equipment troubleshooting, maintenance and repair, set up,
• validation, calibration and related software
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems in accordance with relevant quality standards and/or regulatory/compliance requirements and their application in laboratory settings
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and statistical process control and computer literacy i.e. knowledge in relevant MS Office software and other data processing applications including tools/software
• Good technical writing and documentation skills.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills with ability to exercise sound judgement and work effectively with minimum direction and supervision
• Demonstrated initiative in self‑development to enhance skills and effectively enhance laboratory operations
• Strong attention to detail, complemented by effective organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize competing demands and multi-task effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring timely delivery of results with high quality and accuracy

 

 We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, a Defined Benefit Pension, discounts on products and services via Workperks, and much more.

 

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

 

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued.  Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

 

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date.  We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Your personal information is being collected under the authority of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario Act, 2019, SO 2019, c 15, Sch 21, Section 3 and in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of processing your job application. When you select “Easy Apply”, your personal information will be collected through LinkedIn and shared with the LCBO in accordance with the LinkedIn User Agreement.

 

If you wish to apply without sharing your personal information with LinkedIn, please visit the LCBO Careers website. If you have any questions regarding the LCBO’s collection and use of personal information, please refer to the LCBO Customer Privacy Notice, or contact the Freedom of Information and Privacy Office at:

 

Freedom of Information and Privacy Office

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor

Toronto, Ontario M5E 0C7

Telephone: 416 864-2462

E-mail: [email protected]    

 

 

 

Work Hours:

0

Union / Non-Union:

Union

Job Posting End Date:

October 6, 2026

The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.