Lab Technician (LOCATION IS IN SASKATOON, CANADA)
Bay State Milling CompanySurrey, British Columbia, Canada
Posted October 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Bay State Milling, founded in 1899, is the largest family‑owned milling company in the United States, supplying premium flour and plant‑based ingredients to bakeries, foodservice operators, distributors, and manufacturers nationwide. Leveraging a robust field‑to‑fork supply chain, the company offers specialty milling, custom blending, and risk‑management solutions that ensure consistent product quality across diverse markets. With a strong focus on health and wellness, Bay State invests in state‑of‑the‑art innovation, nutrition science advisory, and employee development to create an extensive portfolio of specialty flours and custom blends. Its commitment to customer collaboration and continuous improvement positions Bay State as a trusted partner for companies seeking distinctive, high‑quality grain‑based ingredient solutions.
Job Description
Assists in all plant daily responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality Control, performing laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials.
Requirements
- Set up, adjust, calibrate and operate laboratory equipment and instruments
- Test samples of raw materials and manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications, regulatory requirements etc.
- Record test results on standardized format and enter results into database
- Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment
- Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas
- Participate in proficiency programs, certification programs, and internal/external audits
