Quality Assurance Associate 12-months Contract

**Position Snapshot**

**Business area: Nestlé Health Science Canada**

**Position: Quality Assurance Associate - 12-months contract**

**Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;**

**Hybrid**

**A little bit about us**

Nestlé Health Science is an innovative company engaged in advancing the role of nutritional therapy to improve the management of health for consumers, patients and our partners in healthcare. Our intent is to bring forward nutritional therapies that have proven clinical and health economic value and improve the quality of people’s lives. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment.

**What to Expect**:
The Quality Assurance Associate will be reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager and in turn the Site Quality Assurance Director. As a member of the quality team, they are responsible for all aspects of the quality functions as per current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company policy.

**A day in the life of a Quality Assurance Associate**:

- Maintain a current knowledge of applicable Non-prescription and Natural Health Product Directorate (NNHPD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dietary Supplement Regulations
- Maintain current knowledge of GMP/cGMP programs to ensure compliance with applicable NNHPD / FDA regulations
- Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to job function and Good Manufacturing Practices/cGMP
- Working knowledge of all software implemented in relation to the Quality Systems and GMP/cGMP
- Ensure individual training is up to date
- Filing and managing product records
- Compiling data to support product review & release activities
- Creating sampling plan for testing, retain, stability and inspection of all incoming products and maintain appropriate records and invoicing for laboratory testing
- Provide support for product review and disposition (release, quarantine, investigation, and rejections)
- Provide support to Quality Assurance in performing investigations (deviations, Corrective Actions /Preventative Actions, Out of Specifications etc.) supporting a product disposition

**Role Requirements**
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant Science degree or industry related areas.
- Experience is an asset with facilitation of Quality system programs such as: corrective action programs, deviations, audits and stability Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases

**Preferred Skills**
- Ability to follow instructions, schedules and timelines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others in a collaborative and positive manner
- Ability to handle work volumes requiring a high degree of accuracy and organization
- Detail-oriented and strong work ethic
- Strong functional knowledge of Microsoft suite programs such as MS Word and Excel

**Benefits**
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
- Up to 50% off - Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
- Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
- Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

**What you need to know**

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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