Quality Control Technician

Overall Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, the QC Technician will be responsible for sampling, inspection and testing of all raw / bulk materials and packaging components, to ensure compliance with specifications, review of blending batch records and organoleptic tests for blend release, assessment of the receiving documentation

Specific Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and approve blending batch records and perform organoleptic tests for blend release. Inform the team about the released blends.
• Document and promptly communicate any non-conformances and OOS results during the blend assessment.
• Collect samples of incoming raw, bulk or packaging materials for QC assessment and review the accompanying documentation for compliance with the specifications.
• Perform all applicable tests on packaging components (weight, closure, ATP swab tests, etc.).
• Perform weight variation procedure on incoming bulk capsules + AQL, Hardness as required.
• Collect, review and maintain all documentation used in QC assessment of materials.
• Maintain overall sanitation of the QC Lab, the sampling booth and their contents.
• Maintain quality documentation logs and checklists.
• Maintain retain samples of raw materials and blends.
• Maintain the Sampling Booth and all related items.
• Perform inspection of raw materials, bulk materials and blends as per standard procedures
• Perform lab testing activities (i.e. Physical testing, organoleptic testing, physical testing and other administrative duties)
• Create and maintain standards and Flavour Sample Reference Standard Qualification documents for Raw materials and blends
• Create and update specifications for labels and components
• Complete Deviation Forms and Quality Incident Reports as required
• Participate in Investigation and Root Cause Analysis for unplanned deviations
• Working in compliance with the company’ s Health & Safety Policies / SOP’s including but not limited to the Safety Responsibilities Procedure.
• Will comply with Good Manufacturing Practices in all GMP sensitive areas of the facility
• To perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in chemistry, biotechnology or related scientific discipline.
• Quality Control Certificate, Food Safety Certificate or industry experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of GMP and Health Canada Regulations for natural health products and food.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality and testing requirements and acceptable tolerance limits.
• Understanding of basic analytical test methodologies
• Good understanding of data analysis and report preparation with solid knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, & Microsoft Teams.
• Effective analytical problem solving and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to handle strict deadlines and work under pressure with multiple ongoing tasks.
• Able to work shift work and to work overtime to complete projects in a timely fashion as required.
• On-Site availability role as this is mainly a IN-Person role with limited to no Working from Home availabilities.
• Forklift experience an asset.
• Some lifting may be required (up to 25kg)
• Perform any related EM Environmental Monitoring (Air & Water Sampling, Micro Swabbing)
9 days ago