Technical Services Senior Specialist (NIR / FOSS)
Description
This role supports and optimizes the use of FOSS NIR analytical instruments within dairy production environments. The specialist ensures accurate, efficient, and compliant analysis of dairy products for quality control, process optimization, and regulatory adherence. Responsibilities include instrument operation, method development, data analysis, calibration, validation, research and development, quality control, and providing training and technical support to lab and production staff.
What We're Looking For
Operate and maintain NIR spectrometers; develop and optimize NIR spectroscopy methods; understand and interpret spectral data; ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards; calibrate and validate instruments; conduct research for new applications; ensure methods meet industry and regulatory standards; train and support staff on NIR instruments.
Ideal Candidate
Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Chemistry, Physics or a related field; 3-5 years of industrial experience in the relevant field; advanced training or certification in spectroscopy or analytical chemistry is beneficial; deep understanding of NIR spectroscopy principles and techniques; strong ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets; ability to troubleshoot instrument and method issues; understanding of dairy product composition (cheese, butter, yogurt); understanding of industry standards and regulations for dairy product analysis.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Benefits
Special Commitments
Must be proficient in French for internal communications and documentation as per Quebec language legislation.
About the Company
Saputo Inc.
Saputo Inc. is a leading global dairy processor based in Montreal, Canada, known for producing and distributing a wide array of high-quality products including cheese, fluid milk, and dairy ingredients. Founded in 1954, it has grown into one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, with significant operations across Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
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