Qc Chemist

Cronos Group is an innovative global cannabinoid company with international production and distribution across five continents. Cronos Group is committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos Group is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos Group’s portfolio includes PEACE NATURALS, a global health and wellness platform, adult-use brand Spinach, and two hemp-derived CBD brands, Lord Jones and Happy Dance.

At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you. Quality Control Chemist will work within the Analytical Science Department and report to the Quality Control Supervisor.

As the QC Chemist, you will be responsible for routine QC analytical testing and laboratory activities, as well as trouble shooting instrumentation, perform quality control documentation, out of specification investigations and other required tasks in compliance with regulatory requirements.

This position is based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Conducting required testing and lab activities meeting Health Canada Good Production Practice and Cronos QMS in support of manufacturing and new projects across all sites, including but not limited to raw materials testing, in-process control testing, finished product testing and product development samples testing, maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical instrument under mínimal supervision.
- Participate in lab OOS/OOT/OOE investigations and deviations under the guidance of QC Manager, Supervisor or senior member.
- Conducting data documentation, interpretation and review, completing data entry in Analytical Reports and other technical documents, communicating and reporting results to internal and external stakeholders, as required.
- Conduct method verification and validation under the guidance of QC Manager, Supervisor or senior member. Conduct stability testing supporting Operations and Product Development (PD) projects pertaining to new product development.
- Perform weekly testing of utilities Work as an effective team member to meet departmental goals.
- Promote and ensure safe and clean lab operations, perform departmental tasks such as cleaning, supply ordering, etc.
- Ensure that the Employee Training Logbook is maintained and updated as required.
- Must work in compliance with the established company policies of the Health and Safety Act. Must use personal protective equipment and/or clothing to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for self and others.
- Ensure safety, health and environmental policies/procedures are followed:

- Use safe work practices and procedures by following company policies and procedures and wearing the personal protective equipment and clothing provided.
- Report unsafe acts and conditions; correct unsafe acts and conditions; comply with the standards and regulations of the Health and Safety Act
- Review the information on the Health and Safety Act Keep the reporting Manager/Supervisor informed, in a timely manner, on problems, concerns, results and progresses.
- Ensure that all assigned tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently, in a timely manner, with diligent attention to quality work.
- Perform other relevant duties as required.

**Your Environment**: (for production specific roles only)
- Frequent computer and instrument use
- Handling of volatile and light-sensitive materials and chemicals
- Long periods of standing and working in a lab environment
- May work in a noisy or distracting environment
- Shift schedules include evenings and weekends

**You’ll need to have**:

- Post-Secondary Education in Chemistry or related field from a recognized educational institution
- 2+ years of hands-on working experience in a chemistry laboratory
- Good understanding and knowledge of analytical instruments, especially HPLC, GC, LC/GC-MS, TOC etc.
- Experience in method validations and knowledge of compendium of analytical methods (i.e. USP, EP, AOAC) is an asset
- Understanding and operational knowledge of GPP, GMP, FDA, ICH regulations is an asset
- Experience working with cannabis or under a GMP environment is an asset
- Good organizational, multitasking and communication skills
- Proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook