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**About Ya YA Foods:** Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com **A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to** * Build a career, not just have a job * Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals * Become part of a teamwork focused culture * Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path **Reports to:** Micro Lab Leader **Responsibilities** * Performs aseptic sampling and microbiological analyses of packaging materials, raw materials, and finished products according to standard methods to determine conformance to specifications. * Conducts pH testing of final products as part of commercial sterility testing * Conducts plant environmental swabbing, air monitoring, and water sampling based on pre-determined frequency and standard procedures * Participates in laboratorys internal and external proficiency testing. * Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the lab following the 5S principles. * Monitors performance of the laboratory equipment by following established in-house calibration schedule to ensure compliance to testing standards. * Prepares materials and culture media needed for microbial testing including growth promotion testing. * Assists in supply inventory and management. Advises the team leaders of low stock inventory of supplies/materials. * Prepares samples and the corresponding documents when external testing is required. * Records results in timely manner and ensures completeness of reports /document following good documentation practices. * Communicates with all QC technicians, QA/QC supervisors regarding any issues that could affect product quality. * Participates in lab investigation for any non-conformances or out of specifications. * Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements etc. * Compliance with the Company''s Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP. * Other duties as assigned. **Profile** * University degree in Microbiology, or related field is required * 1+ years work experience in QC or Lab, preferably in a beverage manufacturing facility * Able to lift 10kg (work requires repetitive lifting) * Good verbal and written communication skills * Able to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment * Must be able to prioritize assigned duties and demonstrate flexibility * Excellent analytical laboratory skills, detail oriented ,and good problem-solving skill * Proficient in computer Microsoft suite applications * NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit ***Why Join Us*** We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our peoplesome of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our businessas a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers. *Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.*