Quality Control Specialist

About Us:

HIGH NORTH LABORATORIES INC is Canada's fastest growing analytical laboratory providing the Cannabis industry with quick and reliable product testing to bring transparency and confidence to all 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 factor to our success.

Quality Control & Release Specialists are detail oriented, adaptable individual with a strong commitment to integrity and service. They are responsible for monitoring and reviewing data produced by the laboratory.

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 Laboratories, Quality Control & Release 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. You possess the ability to synthesize information to identify problems and solutions.

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

Autonomous: Open adherence to the standards, guidelines, and operating procedures relevant to one's role and as stipulated by organizational policy

Integrity & Transparency: You are self-confident and assertive, approachable, and responsive. You understand the mission, needs, and direction of the organization.

Adaptability & Agility: Ability to be receptive and accepting of new ideas, methods, and processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Reviewing daily laboratory raw data, ensuring laboratory personnel execute their responsibilities in strict accordance with relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Reviewing laboratory data and issuance of Certificate of Analysis.
• Generating Change control for new laboratory equipment, methods, protocols etc.
• Contributing to the continual improvement of all laboratory documentation to ensure they are current, accurate, and clearly define process and role responsibilities.
• Reviewing investigation documents such as LIR, OOS, OOT, OOE etc.
• Following GMP, safety, housekeeping, and security procedures in the laboratory, maintaining a safe working environment and promptly reporting incidents and accidents to site leadership.
• Seeking process innovation and continuous process improvement in the laboratory area.
• Providing timely status reports to laboratory management/QA on the status and effectiveness of the laboratory Installation, Qualification, calibration, and maintenance programs.
• Completing and conforming to all training requirements for the job role, including company-required and job role-specific training.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Chemistry or related Science.
• Extensive relevant Quality Control experience.
• Good understanding of GMP and ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Competency in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation e.g. HPLC, LC/MS-MS and GC/MS-MS.
• Strong analytical laboratory skills and laboratory troubleshooting abilities.
• Computer literate; proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite and Chromatographic software.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check, education/employment verification

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vaughan, ON L4L 3R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a solid understanding of GMP and ISO 17025 guidelines?
• Do you have competency in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation? e.g. HPLC, LC/MS-MS and GC/MS-MS.

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Quality Control: 3 years (preferred)
• analytical Laboratory: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person