QA Associate

**Your main responsibilities**:

- Maintain a solid understanding of the Health Canada Cannabis Regulations, Health Canada Cannabis Act, Good Document Practices (GDP) and Good Production Practices (GPP).
- Write, edit, review, and enforce internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventative Control Plans (PCP).
- Track, maintain and archive controlled documents and file records for all quality-related activities within the facility, as per procedural and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure incoming materials are received from qualified vendors and are within specification.
- Conduct audits of routine processes and procedures within the facility and provide support with external audits.
- Report audit findings and escalate any potential issues/risks associated to quality, compliance, and data integrity to the QAP.
- Participate in root-cause analysis, deviations, complaints and adverse reactions, product recalls, and other investigation activities to ensure that effective corrective/preventive actions are implemented, and processes are improved.
- Prepare samples to send to a third-party laboratory for analysis.
- Review raw data testing, analytical reports, and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) of each cannabis product batch prior to its release for sale.
- Ensure that the quality of product is up to standards and consistent.
- Assist management to train personnel.
- Interact constructively with co-workers and clients.
- Execute other duties as assigned by management with flexibility and critical thinking.

**What we are looking for**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or medical discipline, preferably in biology or biochemistry, or equivalent, combined with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a related field and/or experience in quality assurance role, preferably in a pharmaceutical/CRO setting.
- A good understanding of applicable regulations and guidance documents, such as GPP (Good Production Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
- Fluently bilingual in English and French (both oral and written).
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- A strong sense of integrity and ethics.
- Excellent computer skills and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with an ERP system is an asset.

**Job Type**: Full-time

**Schedule**: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shift

**Work Location**: In person, on-site

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Experience**: At least 1 year (required) in Quality Assurance

**Ability to commute**:Pointe-Claire, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- quality assurance: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person