Biologist and Quality Assurance Technician

Purpose of Position:

• The purpose of this position is to assist in the activities of the Biology and Quality Assurance Program at the Arichat live lobster facility.

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting at $17 per hour

• Night shift receives an $0.80 extra per/hour from 6 pm-6 am

• Schedule: shift work of eight (8) to twelve (12) hours. Weekends as needed.

• Seasonal

• Benefits: Dental care, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Life insurance, RRSP match, Vision care, Wellness program

Reporting Structure:

• This position reports to Biology & Quality Assurance Supervisor, Arichat

• High School Diploma (minimum)

• Good written and oral communication skills in English.

• Data collection and analysis experience.

• A working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs with the ability to create reports with tables, figures, and graphs. (Excel, Word, Teams)

• Driver's license

Assets:

• Post Secondary Education

• Experience in a laboratory setting.

• First Aid certification

• WHMIS Training

• Relevant experience in lobster science and industry

• Relevant experience in the food safety industry

Major Responsibilities:

• Monitoring water quality at the facility

• Inspecting incoming and outgoing product.

• Preparation of samples for microbiology analysis.

• Sampling of incoming live lobster for quality and regulatory parameters.

• Assisting the biology supervisor with data collection, storage, and analysis for research projects.

• Monitoring compliance of lobster handling within the facility.

• Enforcing the food safety program at the plant during production.

• Hygiene, Foreign material, Safe packing procedures, Proper labels and packaging, Product inspection etc., Other opportunities as projects come up