We are an innovative, research driven technology company focused on sustainable development. Through leading expertise, modern laboratory facilities and strong customer focus, we serve a wide range of industries including Agriculture, Food, Pharma and Environmental -- globally.

The Quality Assurance Associate will be responsible for real time QC protocols and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations (i.e. Health Canada, GMP, ISO 17025) in our laboratory. This role will help assess quality assurance processes to ensure conformity with ISO 17025 and work constructively with laboratory staff and senior management to identify risks, and opportunities to ensure improvement to working practices, systems and processes both to comply with ISO 17025 and enhancing efficiency and cost effectiveness. This position will ensure that we continue to offer leading results in a timely manner with the highest quality standards.

Location: London, ON

Reports to: QA Manager

Work hours: Minimum... of 40 hours per week, Monday thru to Friday

Job Duties

· Planning and executing the internal audit programs

· Ensuring supplier and subcontractor compliance

· Investigating non-conformances and identifying effective corrective actions in collaboration with the lab management and staff (CAPAs)

· Supporting investigations and complaint handling

· Identifying risks, improvements and opportunities to present to senior management with an aim to improve laboratory and management processes

· Responsibility for reviewing and maintaining risk assessments related to ISO 17025

· Assist in planning and conducting ISO 17025 management reviews

· Reviewing, updating and writing Standard Operating Procedures and related documents

· To assist in the preparation for and taking part in ISO 17025 assessments

· To assist members of the Quality department to ensure compliance to other regulatory standards where required

· Review reports and ensure results are within specifications and compliance

· Ensuring training documents are updated according to management system

· Documentation and workflow of the quality system within a cloud-based system – Veeva Vault

Education and Experience:

· Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

· 3-5 years experience in an inorganic and/or microbiology laboratory setting is considered an asset

· Experience in Quality Assurance is considered an asset

· ISO 17025 is an asset - GMP/GLP knowledge also preferred

· Computer proficiency – Excel, Microsoft Word, LIMS

· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Skills

· Interpersonal skills to forge co-operative and collaborative relationships with internal and external contacts.

· Ability to represent the company professionally and confidently when meeting external parties

· Excellent organizational skills and communication skills

· Strong attention to detail

· Able to work independently and as part of a team with a flexible approach to support any aspect of the quality assurance function

If you meet the criteria for this position and would like to join a growing and forward- thinking company, please send your resume in confidence today. Should you possess these qualifications, please forward your resume to [email protected] QA Associate 2023 in the subject line.

Only those candidates selected will be contacted.

If you want to learn more about A & L Canada Laboratories Inc., please visit our website at www.alcanada.com

A & L Canada Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:
• French not required

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:
• London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person
London ON

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