Quality Control Specialist

at  High North Laboratories

ABOUT US:

HIGH NORTH LABORATORIES INC is Canada’s fastest growing analytical laboratory providing the Cannabis industry with quick and reliable product testing to bring transparency and confidence to all transactions. We are committed to continuous quality improvement and innovation in our processes, and believe that a strong, cohesive, and committed team is a key factor to our success.
Quality Control & Release Specialists are detail oriented, adaptable individual with a strong commitment to integrity and service. They are responsible for monitoring and reviewing data produced by the laboratory.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Chemistry or related Science.
• Extensive relevant Quality Control experience.
• Good understanding of GMP and ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Competency in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation e.g. HPLC, LC/MS-MS and GC/MS-MS.
• Strong analytical laboratory skills and laboratory troubleshooting abilities.
• Computer literate; proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite and Chromatographic software.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a criminal background check, education/employment verification
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vaughan, ON L4L 3R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a solid understanding of GMP and ISO 17025 guidelines?
• Do you have competency in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation? e.g. HPLC, LC/MS-MS and GC/MS-MS.

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Quality Control: 3 years (preferred)
• analytical Laboratory: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Reviewing daily laboratory raw data, ensuring laboratory personnel execute their responsibilities in strict accordance with relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Reviewing laboratory data and issuance of Certificate of Analysis.
• Generating Change control for new laboratory equipment, methods, protocols etc.
• Contributing to the continual improvement of all laboratory documentation to ensure they are current, accurate, and clearly define process and role responsibilities.
• Reviewing investigation documents such as LIR, OOS, OOT, OOE etc.
• Following GMP, safety, housekeeping, and security procedures in the laboratory, maintaining a safe working environment and promptly reporting incidents and accidents to site leadership.
• Seeking process innovation and continuous process improvement in the laboratory area.
• Providing timely status reports to laboratory management/QA on the status and effectiveness of the laboratory Installation, Qualification, calibration, and maintenance programs.
• Completing and conforming to all training requirements for the job role, including company-required and job role-specific training.