Louis Dreyfus Company
Quality Analyst, Temporary 18 Months (Pea Protein)
Yorkton, SK, Canada · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
ComplianceExcelSAPProcess ImprovementControlsGMPPCRLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeHACCPFood SafetyFood ScienceSensory Analysis
About the role
- Company Description Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods.
- Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
- This role includes 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 indicators/pathogenic organisms including Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, and spore-forming bacteria (Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens) using conventional, rapid, and PCR-based assays.
- Collaborate with Plant Operations and R&D teams to troubleshoot root causes of sensory deviations.
- Lead batch release decisions using integrated results from analytical, microbiological, and sensory testing.
- Collaborate with the R&D team to manage shelf-life programs, performing longitudinal analysis to validate product stability over time.
- 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.
- LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives.
- We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
- Perform analytical testing for food and feed using AOAC or other applicable accredited methods.
Requirements
- Must have previous work experience with creating and/or maintaining laboratory manuals, policies, procedures, etc.
- Prior experience in product development or R&D lab setting.
- Must have previous audit experience, preferably in QC Laboratory audits with experience ensuring all chemicals used for analytical testing are current and not expired causing false results.
- Able to work weekends and after hours when required, as well as work in work environments with varying odors, temperatures, noise, etc.
- This will require providing expertise and exercising judgement in the testing procedures related to the new process required for the implementation of new SKU's.
Nice to have
- Previous work experience with complex lab equipment (Autoclave, NIR devices, Protein analyzer, Lazer particle size analyzer, bio safety cabinets) also preferred.
- Preferred knowledge of instrumental analysis such as protein analyzer, Particle size analyzer, NIR and UV-Vis spec, and ICP.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching
- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays
Company info
- Company Description
- Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods.
- Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world.
- Monitor, trend, and report data fluctuations that may impact product sensory quality as part of the batch release process.
Equal opportunity
- LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA.
- LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
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