The student will work on an interdepartmental project that aims to mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Canadian Broiler Chicken production. Specific duties may include:
• Collection of broiler chicken fecal and environmental (wildlife and surface water) samples under various feeding programs (organic, raised without antibiotic, conventional) throughout the Fraser Valley.
• Preparation of microbiological culture media and reagents.
• Isolation and identification of bacteria such as Enterococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia) as well as E. fergusonii and other Enterobacteriaceae
• Characterization of bacterial isolates phenotypically by conducting antimicrobial susceptibility testing and genotypically using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).
• Preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication.
• other duties related to those above.

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=1743930

Job position: QA Manager

Winecrush, an innovation agritech food manufacturing firm located in Summerland, BC, is pioneering a new, proprietary process for transforming winery derivatives into valuable food ingredients. Our team is looking for a food science quality expert to lead our quality department and ensure the quality and safety of our grape derivative ingredients.

Interested applicants should contact:
Lisa Ranken - lisa@winecrush.ca and
Beatriz Ramos - ramosbeatriz22@gmail.com

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Job position: QA Lead

Winecrush, an agritech food manufacturing firm located in Summerland, BC, is pioneering a new, proprietary process for transforming winery derivatives into valuable food ingredients. Our team is looking for a recent food science grad who will join our quality assurance team to ensure the quality and safety of our grape derivative ingredients. The QA Lead will report directly to the QA Manager.

Interested applicants should contact:
Lisa Ranken - lisa@winecrush.ca and
Beatriz Ramos - ramosbeatriz22@gmail.com

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Quality Lab Technician - Turning Point-21010540

Job Function: Manufacturing / Beer
Primary Location: Canada-British Columbia-Delta-Delta
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent
Posting Date: Oct 13, 2021

Job Description
We are looking for a Quality Lab Technician to join our QC team at Turning Point Brewery in Delta, BC.

Details: https://abinbev.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=21010540&lang=en

Description: Come join our PD Meals team, which mainly focuses on meals applications such as gluten free pizza, burritos, mac & cheeze, cheeze cake and salad dressings. We are looking for Sr. R&D Technologist with bakery experience to lead and support significant technical components of R&D projects, utilizing strong innovation, product development, and research skills to advance team and department objectives.  This role works collaboratively, independently, quickly, and accurately to deliver tasks and sub-projects that advance department and company objectives. Work may include, but is not limited to: product concept refinement, scientific research, raw material sourcing, product formulation, benchtop prototype development, experimental design, analytical testing, data analysis and interpretation, scale up testing, co-packer assessment, process optimizing, shelf life testing, sensory testing, stability analysis and product commercialization. The role may be required to supervise and support other team members in delivering tasks.  They are responsible for driving company growth through collaborating, innovating, and experimenting to develop creative product and process solutions. 

Job posting: https://daiyafoods.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sr.-RD-Technologist-PD-Final-2021.pdf

QA Specialist

Description: Driven by a love of plants, Pure Sunfarms is one of Canada’s largest, single-site, licensed producers of high-quality, greenhouse-grown cannabis based in BC’s Fraser Valley (Delta). We are proud to bring together individuals from a wide breadth of industries, backgrounds, and experiences, and promote a culture of belonging where everyone can truly be themselves – in every form of expression that is natural to them. This is our priority and guiding light at Pure Sunfarms, driving our uncompromising approach to quality and success within the Canadian recreational cannabis market. We believe our differences are our strengths, letting us look at cannabis in a whole new light.

https://puresunfarms.com/about/careers/#quality-assurance-specialist-b89e5a59-10ee-4913-b72e-18313a8ef6c2

Quality Product Testing Specialist

Our Food Safety & QA team is growing and we are now seeking a Quality Product Testing Specialist to join our journey. This role will be responsible for performing all Research & Development and Quality & Food Safety tests to ensure Vega’s products meet all safety, labelling and regulatory guidelines. In this role, you will work with the new product innovation team to help create Nutritional Facts Tables, surveillance and stability testing against label claims, and any certification testing that is needed. You will also compile, analyze, and review all testing results for product releases with the Quality and Food Safety team. Check out the job link below and let your journey begin!

https://myvega.ca/blogs/careers/quality-product-testing-specialist

Food Safety Specialist

An exciting and challenging position exists as a Food Safety Specialist at Vega. Reporting to the Food Safety Manager, you will be responsible for advocating quality and continuous improvement with Vega’s raw material and packaging providers through mutual understanding and partnership. Day to day, you will participate in Vega’s ingredient approval process, communicate with both suppliers and cross-functional team members, review and interpret food safety documentations, and assist co-manufacturers to continuously improve on quality and efficiency. We are looking for outgoing individuals who are eager to learn in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. This position is located at Vega’s HQ in Burnaby, BC.  During the exceptional circumstances due to COVID-19, we are currently working virtually while our office remains open for access.

https://myvega.ca/blogs/careers/food-safety-specialist

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

An exciting and challenging position exists as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Vega. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs you will be responsible for assisting in the regulatory compliance and label review process to ensure conformance to FDA, USDA, Health Canada, CFIA and industry standards. We are seeking individuals who are detail oriented, proactive in their approach and those who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment. This role is open to applicants within the US or within Canada. To be considered, candidates must have a full understanding of both Canadian and USA Regulations.

https://myvega.ca/blogs/careers/senior-regulatory-affairs-specialist

Product Development, Sr. Manager

An exciting and challenging position exists as a Product Development, Sr. Manager at Vega. Reporting to the Senior Director, R&I, this role will lead the Research and Innovation team at Vega to support the growth and product development initiatives of new Vega products. In this role you will directly contribute to consumer centered design and technical viability assessment to support a robust innovation pipeline to drive the Vega brand. This role is open to applicants within the US or within Canada.

https://myvega.ca/blogs/careers/product-development-sr-manager