Quality Assurance Specialist

**About Us**:
HIGH NORTH LABORATORIES INC is Canada’s fastest growing analytical laboratory in the cannabis industry providing the cannabis industry with quick and reliable product testing to bring transparency and confidence to all cannabis transactions. We are committed to continuous quality improvement and innovation in our processes, and believe that a strong, cohesive, and committed team is a key success factor for High North.

High North is now seeking detail oriented, adaptable individual with a strong commitment to integrity and transparency to join our growing team as a Quality Assurance Specialist.

**Why Work for High North Laboratories?**

**We Value You**:At High North, we believe that a positive employee experience is all about creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment where every employee feels welcome. Every one of our dedicated team members brings a unique perspective and we value and encourage the contributions they make.

**Growth**:This role will leverage all your skills and afford you the opportunity to learn new ones. We invest in training and development in a big way, so you can build your future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you.

**The Perks**:You will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance; long-term disability; vacation and sick leave; paid holidays; and more.

**Attributes of a High North Quality Assurance Specialist**:
**Great Communicator**: You have excellent oral and written communication. You effectively communicate and coordinate effectively at every level.

**Strong Project Manager**:You are exceptionally skilled at juggling multiple tasks, allocating and optimizing resources and managing timelines. You manage a task from start to finish, and keep everyone appropriately informed.

**Problem Solver**:You like to solve a variety of problems - no task is too big or too small. You think ahead, consider all the variables, and anticipate challenges. You easily adapt to diverse range of duties and to overcome challenges constructively

**Detail Oriented**:You are meticulously attentive to details, get it right the first time, and accurately keep track of all the moving parts.

**Autonomous**:Although we stay in close communication with each other, we don’t micromanage. We trust you to do your job well without much supervision, but to know when to seek guidance from senior staff. You are comfortable taking initiative.

**Service-Driven**:You are self-confident and assertive, approachable, and responsive. You understand the mission, needs, and direction of the organization.

**Organizational Agility**: You have a collaborative work style and are able work across departments to get the results and support you need.

**Core Responsibilities**:

- Assist Head of Quality in all ISO, GMP, and Customer audits
- Review validation documents, SOPs, Work Instructions, and other QA Documents.
- Conduct daily walkthrough of labs and ensure operations adherence to lab SOPs
- Review of laboratory data and issuance of Certificate of Analysis
- Issue and release of logbooks and binders to the laboratory
- Support conducting daily tasks with flow
- Maintenance all QMS systems
- Maintain a safe and orderly environment
- Create, improve, and ensuring adherence to SOPs

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- University degree or College diploma in Cannabis, Quality Assurance, Laboratory technician.
- 3+ years of Quality Assurance experience in an ISO/GMP environment
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 and experience leading a lab through a ISO 17025 audit.
- The ability to motivate others, work well within a team, and lead the lab/QA team to achieve objectives
- Strong work ethic, showing initiative, and following through on commitments
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, LIMS, excel, database user interfaces, and query software
- Effective time management and communication skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of GMP requirements
- Effective and meticulous document review skills
- An openness to various shifts assignments between 8:30am and 8:30pm Monday-Sunday an asset.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Must pass a background check, education/employment verification

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

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Woodbridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you a proficient LIMS, excel, database interface, and query software user?
- Do you have knowledge of GMP requirements?
- Are you open to various set shifts assignments between 8:30am and 8:30pm Monday-Sunday?

**Experience**:

- ISO 17025: 1 year (preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (required)
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