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Overview
The Quality Analyst will be part of the QA and Food Safety leadership team at LDC’s new Pea Protein Isolate Facility in Yorkton, SK. The role is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of products through microbiological, physical, analytical, and sensory testing, environmental monitoring, method validation, equipment calibration, and collaboration with R&D to define product specifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead microbiological testing of finished products, potable water, air samples, and environmental monitoring swabs for Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, and spore‑forming bacteria using conventional, rapid, and PCR‑based assays.
- Evaluate Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) results to identify trends and proactively address contamination risks.
- Conduct sensory analysis of ready‑to‑eat products, train staff on sensory evaluation techniques, and collaborate with Plant Operations and R&D to troubleshoot sensory deviations. Monitor, trend, and report data fluctuations that may impact product sensory quality during batch release.
- Lead batch release decisions using integrated results from analytical, microbiological, and sensory testing.
- Execute positive release protocols and initiate product hold procedures when out‑of‑spec results or quality concerns arise, triggering inspection and cross‑functional review.
- Assist with commissioning of new facility, including policy implementation and management.
- Collaborate with R&D to manage shelf‑life programs and perform longitudinal analysis to validate product stability.
- Manage inventory of product samples, laboratory equipment, and chemicals using LIMS and/or SAP.
- Lead the metrology program for site labs, including control rooms and grading stations.
- Develop and optimize test methods for the QC laboratory, ensuring methods are validated for accuracy, repeatability, specificity, and robustness.
- Oversee autoclave maintenance and ensure sterilization using biological and chemical indicators.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for foreign material across multiple control measures and apply HACCP principles to identify mitigation strategies for contaminants at critical control points.
- Conduct formal verification and validation of physical hazard control systems:
- Metal Detectors:
Perform challenge testing with calibrated test pieces to confirm detection thresholds across product matrices. - Magnets:
Validate magnetic flux density and efficacy of retention under production conditions using Gauss meters. - Sieves:
Execute mesh integrity testing and evaluate separation performance against product specifications.
- Metal Detectors:
- Perform analytical testing for food and feed using AOAC or other applicable accredited methods.
- Participate in development of testing procedures and QFS considerations related to run‑time extension exercises.
- Communicate with onsite Management and LDC Plant Proteins R&D team for implementation of new product SKUs, exercising judgement in testing procedures.
- Audit food safety documentation, including inspection logs, CCP monitoring records, and corrective action reports for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory alignment (FSMA, GFSI, CFIA).
- Deliver food safety orientation and GMP training to new hires and cross‑functional teams.
- Conduct GMP audits across production and laboratory areas, identify non‑conformities, document findings, and initiate CAPA processes.
- Draft detailed CAPA documentation with root‑cause analysis, containment actions, corrective measures, and preventive strategies.
- Provide after‑hours guidance to operations personnel on food safety deviations, urgent lab results, and resolution of production‑floor food safety issues in real time.
- Inform Quality Supervisor of out‑of‑spec results and assist in root‑cause analysis.
- Swab, monitor, and trigger CIP; initiate operational/production changes based on test results.
- Make critical and proactive decisions on potential tests to run based on result trending.
- Maintain laboratory manuals and participate in audits to ensure compliance.
- Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous waste.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on lab equipment and oversee external vendor…
Title: Elder Care Provider – Companion Care, Respite Care & Home Support Services
Company: ElderCare.com
Location: Yorkton, Canada
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