Food Science Jobs at Ferrero Canada
This laboratory technician role at Ferrero Canada offers an excellent entry point into high-impact food science jobs within a world-class food safety and quality environment. Designed as a strong job opportunity for life science graduates, this permanent position allows professionals to apply chemistry expertise to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance in a globally recognized organization. If you’re exploring jobs at Ferrero, this on-site role in Canada delivers hands-on laboratory experience and long-term career growth.
About Ferrero
Ferrero is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, founded in Alba, Italy, in 1946. Known for iconic global brands and a strong commitment to quality and innovation, Ferrero offers rewarding jobs at Ferrero across food science, manufacturing, and research. The company fosters a culture of excellence, safety, and professional development, making it an employer of choice for life science professionals.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Chemistry Laboratory Technician
- Job ID: 73699
- Location: Brantford, ON, Canada (On-site)
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Job Category: Food Safety & Quality
About the Food Science Jobs
Ferrero Canada is currently seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Technician to join its Chemistry Laboratory team. The successful candidate will perform chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance before products enter the marketplace.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Analysis & Quality Control
- Conduct chemical analysis of raw ingredients, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure quality, food safety, and nutritional value
- Analyze products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and compliance with government and industry standards
- Perform organoleptic (taste) testing of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products as required
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all analyses comply with Safety policies, GMP/GLP, SOPs, and Ferrero Group standards
- Verify and report chemistry results using Excel and/or SAP
- Participate in internal and external audits as required
- Perform annual proficiency testing (Ring Tests) on all qualified analyses
Equipment & Technical Support
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (e.g., NIR, GC, HPLC)
- Prepare solutions, reagents, and sample formulations
- Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Technology teams to resolve production-related issues
- Act as a subject matter expert and support training activities (e.g., sampling, swabbing)
Additional Duties
- Conduct environmental swabbing in production areas as required
- Support analytical investigations and special projects, including validation, data processing, and reporting
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor to support production operations
About You (Qualifications & Experience)
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Food Science, or a related technical field
- 1–3 years of laboratory experience in food processing or a similar industry
- Strong knowledge of chemical composition, reactions, and analytical processes
- Familiarity with GMP/GLP, HACCP, and food safety standards
- Experience using laboratory equipment such as NIR, GC, and HPLC
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP
- Availability to work 12-hour continental afternoon shifts
Compensation & Benefits of Food Science Jobs
- Base salary range: $63,500 – $84,900 annually
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Additional employee benefits
