QC Technician II (Afternoons)

at  Bimeda

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor, the QC Technician II is responsible for the sampling of incoming raw materials and packaging and conducting basic analytical testing to provide the highest quality support for manufacturing in compliance with cGMP, SOPs and Bimeda quality standards.
This is a 9-month contract position

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Sample and perform identity testing on raw materials according to the schedule or as requested, utilizing approved sampling techniques for QC and Microbiology.
• Conduct basic analytical (physical & chemical) testing of packaging components, raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, gases and water. i.e. pH, Conductivity, TOC, FTNIR, FTIR & wet chemistry testing.
• Prepare basic analytical and test solutions when required to assist with QC testing.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with company safety policies, good manufacturing practices (GMP/GLP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Evaluate incoming raw material and/or packaging component containers for defects or deficiencies; informs Supervisor and recommends acceptance or rejection.
• Document analytical test results as they occur in logbooks and in-process sampling/test data accurately in production dockets as required.
• Prepare paperwork and labels for each sample and updates the master log for scheduling sample analysis.
• Deliver samples to the laboratory as per schedule established by the Supervisor and QC Coordinators. Enter test data into the computer system.
• Assist with the preparation, administration and shipping of external testing of samples as required.
• Perform all cleaning activities in the sample testing area, including complete, intermediate, and general cleaning.
• Complete general cleaning and housekeeping of the QC Laboratory as assigned. Maintain cleaning logs per SOP requirements.
• Inform or assist in ensuring adequate inventories of equipment, reagents, glassware and other sampling supplies.
• May assist with general paperwork or administrative tasks.
• Ensure that work area is kept clean and tidy and cleans glassware after use when required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Diploma in a laboratory technician field or related discipline.
• 1-2 years in a pharmaceutical analytical testing lab or GMP facility is preferred.
• B.Sc. Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline is an asset.
• Analytical wet chemistry lab experience using the following methods/equipment; titration, pH, potency calculation, density, conductivity, viscosity, TOC, UV, IR, GC, HPLC analysis.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

INTEGRITY/PERSONAL CREDIBILITY – Demonstrated ability and concern that one be perceived as responsible, reliable and trustworthy.
FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - Is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.
INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL ORIENTED – Ensuring that one’s own and others’ work ad information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
PLANNING – Is the process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.