Quality Control Laboratory Scheduler

IVC Vita Health is a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality natural health products and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. With over 70 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, we are seeking one dynamic individual to join our team.

**_Position: Quality Control Laboratory Scheduler_**

**_Nature of the Position: _**

This position is expected to: manage sample intake processes; scheduling and distribute laboratory testing to ensure the work in the laboratory is completed in response to operational requirements; service standards time lines are meet.

The expectation is for individual to be able to direct, coordinate and oversee activities necessary to complete his / her responsibilities, with mínimal supervision.

This position will entail a high level of attention to detail; and prompt updates to QC supervisor / manager.

The individual will need to provide a high level of independent judgment and discretion in the timely identification, investigation, and resolution of issues impacting Quality Control department.

Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to cGMP requirements, proper change control, corrective action and preventative action plans, impact assessments for changes to equipment and processes, risk management, ensure documentation and investigations meet regulatory standards.

Fosters quality collaboration among QC and QA staff.

There will be additional duties for this position as the overall workgroup responsibilities are being evaluated.

**_Specific Duties: _**
- Schedule testing in all areas of QC to support customer requirements to achieve on-time delivery as per the company’s supply plan expectations
- Input and maintain accurate routings for raw materials as well as finished product samples within the sample management system.
- Develop and publish laboratory schedules aligned to the service standard to ensure sequencing to optimize sample thru put, reliability and utilization metrics while balancing customer service expectations.
- Ensure the data and all forms of written and oral communications are managed and maintained to the highest standards.
- Identify and highlight to both the Quality Control Manager and Production Planning any raw material or packaging component constraints that could preclude or disrupt the planned schedule of production.
- Establish and manage daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory testing schedules and adjust schedules accordingly to deliver to site priorities and objectives.
- Work daily with the Quality Control Manager/Supervisors and supply chain members to ensure optimal efficiencies are achieved to meet the needs of operations and customers.
- Ensure appropriate and timely communication to operations and management occurs when schedule adjustments and delays happen to align on priorities
- Maintain accurate records and data so that, when necessary capacity and schedule analysis, as needed
- Participate in weekly scheduling meetings with Operations, Quality, Procurement team to drive improved performance in schedule readiness and schedule adherence metrics for the week time horizons, thereby supporting the sales and operations process
- Make recommendations for schedule adjustments to support changing business needs or customer requests
- Monitor the flow of raw materials and components to identify and escalate any material concerns which may impact the execution of the schedule
- Maintain information and metrics to measure cycle time of testing, schedule attainment and throughput of all QC areas
- Perform other duties as assigned

**_Experience, Qualifications and Skills: _**
- Minimum of 5 years’ GMP-related experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities with 3 years of direct Quality experience.
- Thorough knowledge of cGMP/GDP and international regulatory requirements is essential.
- Operations experience in a GMP environment.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required with a minimum of four to six (4-6) years in the pharmaceutical industry with direct experience in cGMP environment, quality experience, knowledge of deviation, CAPA and change control processes preferably in biopharmaceuticals.
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a scientific discipline or related field.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00-$26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Quality: 3 years (required)