Posted 19 days ago
Lab Technician
@ Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
London, Ontario
Overview
Nestlé Operational Services Worldwide SA is hiring a Laboratory Technician for its London, Ontario ice cream plant, reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. The role performs microbiological and chemical lab analyses, documents results in SAP, and releases or blocks products against quality specifications. The posting states an hourly rate of $25.99, with possible shift rotation and weekend work.
Pay:
$25.99 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine microbiological and chemical lab analyses
- Document and review test results in SAP
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment
- Release or block products against quality specifications
- Run sensory panels and coordinate corrective actions
Requirements summary:
- Science degree or college diploma in a food or science field
- Relevant laboratory work experience
- Experience with analytical and microbiological testing
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Background checks | education, references, criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Food science |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
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Full company description
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future. We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland. Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020. Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category – offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. House rules: https://nes.tl/HouseRules
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,070,431
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 197,820
- Reported office locations
- Av. Nestlé 55, Vevey, 1800, CH
- Rue d'Entre-Deux-Villes 12, La Tour-de-Peilz, VD 1814, CH
- Avenida 8A C N, Panama City, Panama, PA
- Stroombaan 14, Amstelveen, North Holland 1181 VX, NL
- Avenida Carlos Gomes, 300, Porto Alegre, RS 90480-000, BR
- Arne Jacobsens Alle 7, Kobenhavn S, Capital Region 2300, DK
- Avinguda dels Paisos Catalans, 51, Esplugues de Llobregat, Catalonia 08950, ES
- 1812 N Moore St, Arlington, Virginia 22209, US
- Avenida del Libertador Gral. San Martin 1855, Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires 1638, AR
- Avenida Doutor Silas Munguba, Fortaleza, CE 60714-242, BR
- Rue d'Entre-Deux-Villes 10, La Tour-de-Peilz, VD 1814, CH
- Strada George Constantinescu 3, Bucharest, Bucharest 020339, RO
- Plaza Dr, Makati, National Capital Region, PH
- Rua Alexandre Herculano 8, Oeiras, Lisbon 2795-135, PT
- Avenida Doutor Chucri Zaidan, 246, Sao Paulo, SP 04583-110, BR
- Jalan PJU 7/3, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 47810, MY
- Nestle Middle East FZE, Dubai World Central, Dubai, Dubai 00000, AE
- Business categories
- Coffee
- Consulting
- Software
- Dairy
- Cosmetics
- Public Transportation
- Coworking
- Food and Beverage
- Water
- Other recorded names
- Nestlé Operational Services Worldwide SA GTP
- Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
- Nestlé
- Specialties
- Coffee and beverages
- Dairy
- Confectionary
- Culinary and frozen food
- Ice Cream
- Infant nutrition
- Healthcare nutrition
- Out of home F&B solutions
- and Petcare
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Vevey |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Coffee and beveragesDairyConfectionaryCulinary and frozen foodIce CreamInfant nutritionHealthcare nutritionOut of home F&B solutionsand Petcare |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 45 |
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POSITION: Laboratory Technician
BUSINESS UNIT: London Ice Cream Plant
LOCATION: London, Ontario - 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7
REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Supervisor
HOURLY RATE: $25.99/hour
Nestlé Canada Ice Cream has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician to join the Quality Assurance team at our state-of-the-art ice cream manufacturing plant, located in London, Ontario. The position may require rotation of shifts and weekend work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, optical coverage, life insurance, and AD&D
- Bonus eligibility
- Company matched Pension contributions
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- FREE ice cream in the cafeteria available for you to eat during your break
Position Summary
We are looking for a Lab Technician based at our London Ice Cream Factory, reporting into the Quality Assurance Supervisor. This role is part of the Quality Assurance team and will be responsible to perform various lab analyses, document results, and contribute to a safe and quality product for our consumers.
A day in the life of a Lab Technician:
- Follow all job-related guidelines and procedures for personal safety, food safety, environment and company security (including but not limited to use of PPE’s, Hazard Analysis, chemical spills, recycling …) as required. Be a role model for Quality and GMP’s.
- Work in a manner that provides maximum safety to yourself and your fellow associates
- Follow NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence) principles
- Perform routine lab analysis and QA duties following the Quality procedures and standards including:
- Analyze samples, including micro plating and chemical analysis
- Document results (e.g. in SAP) and organize test results for records review and analysis
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment, including housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S
- Perform daily records review of raw material, in-process, and finished product quality data
- Responsible for the release of materials meeting quality specifications
- Perform test on pre-operational microbiological samples, review test results, coordinate any corrective actions, and manage test data
- Communicate results to other departments within factory
- Responsible for blocking of any product that does not meet quality specifications
- Work with other departments to initiate corrective actions and conduct root cause investigations
- Responsible for sensory panels and any other sensory-related duties
- Adhere to Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS) and put corrective action in place in case of deviation.
- Know and adhere to GMP’s to prevent product contamination with foreign materials, bacteria or allergens;
- Champion a non-negotiable attitude for Quality and Safety
- Other duties as assigned by management.
What will make you successful?
- B.Sc. in biology, microbiology, Chemistry, nutrition or science/food related field or a college diploma in science/food related field
- Relevant work experience in a laboratory environment
- Experience in analytical methods and have the ability to accurately perform various physical, chemical and microbiological testing.
- Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively communicate within the department and with other departments via emails, in person, or on the phone.
- Great attention to details is a must. Any failure can pose risks to Quality or Food Safety.
- Ability to effectively work with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to carry out jobs/tasks with minimum supervision.
- Independent decision-making ability and possess good organizational skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in the team environment.
- SAP knowledge will be an asset.
We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting Quality Assurance career you’ve always wanted.
What you need to know
Please note: This position is an existing vacancy. Education Verification, Reference Checks and Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.
If you believe you have the profile we are looking for and you want to make your mark in the World’s Largest Food and Beverage Company, we look forward to hearing from you!
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
POSITION: Laboratory Technician
BUSINESS UNIT: London Ice Cream Plant
LOCATION: London, Ontario - 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7
REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Supervisor
HOURLY RATE: $25.99/hour
Nestlé Canada Ice Cream has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician to join the Quality Assurance team at our state-of-the-art ice cream manufacturing plant, located in London, Ontario. The position may require rotation of shifts and weekend work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, optical coverage, life insurance, and AD&D
- Bonus eligibility
- Company matched Pension contributions
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- FREE ice cream in the cafeteria available for you to eat during your break
Position Summary
We are looking for a Lab Technician based at our London Ice Cream Factory, reporting into the Quality Assurance Supervisor. This role is part of the Quality Assurance team and will be responsible to perform various lab analyses, document results, and contribute to a safe and quality product for our consumers.
A day in the life of a Lab Technician:
- Follow all job-related guidelines and procedures for personal safety, food safety, environment and company security (including but not limited to use of PPE’s, Hazard Analysis, chemical spills, recycling …) as required. Be a role model for Quality and GMP’s.
- Work in a manner that provides maximum safety to yourself and your fellow associates
- Follow NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence) principles
- Perform routine lab analysis and QA duties following the Quality procedures and standards including:
- Analyze samples, including micro plating and chemical analysis
- Document results (e.g. in SAP) and organize test results for records review and analysis
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment, including housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S
- Perform daily records review of raw material, in-process, and finished product quality data
- Responsible for the release of materials meeting quality specifications
- Perform test on pre-operational microbiological samples, review test results, coordinate any corrective actions, and manage test data
- Communicate results to other departments within factory
- Responsible for blocking of any product that does not meet quality specifications
- Work with other departments to initiate corrective actions and conduct root cause investigations
- Responsible for sensory panels and any other sensory-related duties
- Adhere to Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS) and put corrective action in place in case of deviation.
- Know and adhere to GMP’s to prevent product contamination with foreign materials, bacteria or allergens;
- Champion a non-negotiable attitude for Quality and Safety
- Other duties as assigned by management.
What will make you successful?
- B.Sc. in biology, microbiology, Chemistry, nutrition or science/food related field or a college diploma in science/food related field
- Relevant work experience in a laboratory environment
- Experience in analytical methods and have the ability to accurately perform various physical, chemical and microbiological testing.
- Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively communicate within the department and with other departments via emails, in person, or on the phone.
- Great attention to details is a must. Any failure can pose risks to Quality or Food Safety.
- Ability to effectively work with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to carry out jobs/tasks with minimum supervision.
- Independent decision-making ability and possess good organizational skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in the team environment.
- SAP knowledge will be an asset.
We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting Quality Assurance career you’ve always wanted.
What you need to know
Please note: This position is an existing vacancy. Education Verification, Reference Checks and Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.
If you believe you have the profile we are looking for and you want to make your mark in the World’s Largest Food and Beverage Company, we look forward to hearing from you!
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
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