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Mérieux NutriSciences - North America

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Better Food. Better Health. Better World.

Chicago, Illinois

Biotechnology Research
1,001–5,000 people

About

Mérieux NutriSciences is a global food safety and quality partner — offering testing, labeling, auditing, consulting, sensory, training and research services to the food & nutrition industry. Focused on customer excellence, we protect consumers’ health through nutritional research, scientific excellence and innovation. We customize to meet the needs of individual manufacturers, food processors, caterers, restaurants and retailers. Headquartered in Chicago, Mérieux NutriSciences has grown from a single laboratory founded in Chicago Heights, IL, in 1967 (Silliker) to a global presence throughout North, Latin and South America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Present in 27 countries, Mérieux NutriSciences employs more than 8,000 people worldwide with more than 100 accredited laboratories. With a primary focus on food safety and quality, the company delivers services in various business sectors.

Open positions

Chemistry Laboratory Technician - Fixed Term Contract

On-site · Burnaby

Provide basic assistance in wet and instrumental chemistry, including sample preparation, analysis, and laboratory maintenance. Responsible for preparing reagents, cleaning glassware, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety protocols.

Scientist Equine

On-site · Burnaby

Responsible for performing analytical testing and data processing of official racing samples according to Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency standards. The role involves maintaining laboratory instrumentation, developing SOPs, and ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Microbiology Technician

On-site · Markham

Perform microbiological testing by preparing media, inoculating samples, and reading plates to determine organism counts. Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure sanitation, and record data within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Research Project Leader

On-site · Mississauga

Lead and manage contract research and development projects for the Food Science Center from proposal to completion. Supervise laboratory personnel, manage resources, and ensure all tests comply with safety and quality standards.

Lab Technician 1 Microbiology - Fixed Term Contract

On-site · Burnaby

Perform sample preparation and extractions of target compounds while providing general laboratory support. Ensure all analyses meet quality and turnaround time specifications in compliance with SOPs and safety programs.

Microbiology Technician

On-site · Mississauga

Prepare and analyze samples by recording, weighing, blending, and pipetting solutions into plates. Maintain laboratory equipment, manage LIMS data, and ensure a clean, sanitized work environment adhering to safety policies.

Regional Quality Manager

Remote · British Columbia, Canada, Ontario, Canada

The Regional Quality Manager provides leadership and support to facilities to ensure consistency in quality systems, service processes, and customer satisfaction. Key duties include implementing North American SOPs, managing audit schedules, and overseeing regulatory compliance with bodies like the FDA, SCC, and CFIA.

QA/QC Technician - Fixed Term Contract

On-site · Burnaby

The technician develops and maintains the laboratory quality assurance system to ensure procedures follow specified guidelines. Key duties include conducting internal audits, managing calibration programs, and investigating quality failures or complaints.

Sample Receiving Technician

On-site · Burnaby

The technician is responsible for receiving, logging, and assigning test codes to samples using the LIMS system. They ensure sample integrity, manage laboratory shipping, and coordinate with clients to clarify missing information.

Microbiology Technician

On-site · Mississauga

The technician is responsible for preparing and analyzing samples, recording data in LIMS, and maintaining a clean, sanitized laboratory environment. They must also support quality improvement processes and adhere to all safety policies while managing equipment and materials.

Microbiology Technician

On-site · Mississauga

The role involves preparing samples for analysis, managing growth processes using agar and incubators, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The technician is also responsible for recording data in the LIMS and ensuring a clean, sanitized work environment.

Intern

On-site · Guelph

The intern will perform technical DNA analysis procedures, including sample preparation, extraction, amplification, and electrophoresis. They are responsible for maintaining accurate laboratory records and ensuring compliance with quality and safety protocols.