Lab Coordinator

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and internal requirements.

• Coordinate student schedules, resources usage, and support R&D projects.
• Ensure analytical testing, data collection, and reporting is complete and accurate
• Support sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and external laboratory submissions.
• Up to 20% travel to plants or picking up supplies
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum College diploma in Food Science/Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology
• Valid G2 or G license with access to a car daily
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work primarily on days, but must be able to work flexible hours based upon business needs
• Understand federal and provincial Government Regulations
• Knowledge of ingredients functionality and processes typically used in dairy

Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer‑owned co‑operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy .

Founded in 1958, the co‑operative produces high‑quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada.

As a co‑operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it.

To learn more, visit gaylea.com .

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!