Technical Services - Laboratory Supervisor
On-site · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Direct and coordinate daily laboratory activities to ensure timely testing of barley and malt samples; supervise laboratory staff, assign work, set priorities, and coordinate shift coverage under a unionized environment and collective agreements; ensure testing adheres to approved SOPs and industry methods (ASBC standards); verify accuracy and completeness of test results; maintain sample integrity and chain-of-custody; oversee calibration, maintenance, and cleanliness of lab equipment; manage inventory of consumables; troubleshoot testing or equipment issues to minimize downtime; foster a respectful, collaborative environment; track operational metrics and report to management; communicate with production, malting, and quality teams regarding sample status and results; identify and implement workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and turnaround times; participate in audits focusing on operational readiness; enforce health and safety policies and regulatory requirements; support standardization of procedures and reduction of variability in testing.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Agriculture, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 3–5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience, preferably in grain handling, malting, brewing, or agricultural quality testing
- Experience conducting wet chemistry tests, such as protein and moisture analyses
- Experience supervising in a laboratory environment is strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of barley and malt quality testing methods is strongly preferred
- Experience operating and troubleshooting common lab instrumentation
- Familiarity with LIMS or production tracking systems is an asset
- Proven ability to manage schedules, resolve conflicts, and maintain fairness and consistency
- Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on keeping operations running smoothly
- Clear communication and strong organizational skills
- Working Conditions: Laboratory supporting agricultural operations and production cycles
- Exposure to laboratory chemicals
- Shift work and overtime may be required, especially during harvest and peak malting periods
- JobFamily: Quality Management
- PayType: Salary
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