The posting
Department: Research & Development Reports to: Food Technologist Supervisor Location : Onsite in Hamilton (R&D Centre) The pay range for the role is $52,300 to $87,100 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities. Purpose: The Lab Coordinator reporting to Food Technologist Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the R&D Analytical Laboratory and Pilot Plant to ensure efficient execution of product development, testing, and innovation activities. This role supports laboratory readiness, equipment maintenance, inventory management, sample coordination, documentation, and compliance while facilitating smooth execution of R&D projects and trials to full scale production. Key Responsibilities: Laboratory Operations
Schedule daily laboratory and pilot plant activities to support R&D project timelines and priorities. Maintain laboratory readiness, organization, GMP compliance, and safe working practices. Coordinate sample receiving, preparation, testing, storage, retention, and disposal activities. Support pilot plant and plant trial preparation and execution activities as required.
Equipment & Facility Coordination
Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, servicing, and repairs for laboratory and pilot plant equipment.
Maintain equipment inventories, service records, and calibration schedules. Support installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of new laboratory and pilot plant equipment. Liaise with facilities teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve equipment and facility issues in a timely manner.
Inventory & Procurement
Manage inventory of ingredients, chemicals, laboratory supplies, and office supplies
Coordinate purchasing activities and maintain appropriate stock levels to support project needs. Monitor ingredient shelf life and coordinate inventory rotation and disposal.
Documentation & Compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and internal requirements.
Project & Technical Support
Coordinate student schedules, resources usage, and support R&D projects.
Ensure analytical testing, data collection, and reporting is complete and accurate
Support sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and external laboratory submissions.
Up to 20% travel to plants or picking up supplies
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum College diploma in Food Science/Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology
Valid G2 or G license with access to a car daily
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work primarily on days, but must be able to work flexible hours based upon business needs
Understand federal and provincial Government Regulations
Knowledge of ingredients functionality and processes typically used in dairy



