Quality Control Associate

Are you passionate about all things quality and want to work with a growing brand and beloved product?

AG Care is a growing Canadian brand that makes products that work, creates foundations for healthy hair and skin and gives back. And we have an exciting opportunity for a
Quality Control Associate
to join our growing team

The opportunity for you…

The Quality and Research & Development Department's one part of a company-wide collaborative effort ensuring AG's brand integrity, notably our made-without claims. This role will be responsible for all quality control tasks necessary to ensure that processes related to AG products and their life cycle are operating in compliance with AG's quality management system and applicable regional and international regulations such as GMP, Health Canada, FDA, and EU.

You'll be responsible for…

• Conduct routine sampling and chemical/analytical/physical analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process product, bulk product, and finished product as required
• Administer the 'hold' and 'release' for raw materials, packaging materials, and purchased product
• Prepare documentation as required such as deviation, out of specification, non-conformance, rejection reports, etc.
• Prepare documentation for review and approval, such as processing reports, analytical reports, and SOPs.
• Execution of qualifications for any laboratory equipment as required.
• Revision of specifications for raw materials, packaging materials, bulk product, and finished products as required.
• Review, collect and organize raw material documentation such as CoAs, SDSs, TDSs, etc.
• Conduct stability analysis and prepare stability reports.
• Oversee and organize retention program and retention storage room.
• Provide admin and technical support to Quality department.
• Support QC laboratory equipment calibration requirements.
• Maintain QC laboratory and testing equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you offer…

• Bachelor of Science degree or diploma in Chemistry or related field
• 1+ year experience in working in a lab environment, including but not limited to QA/QC and on-line inspection an asset
• Basic knowledge of GMP compliance in both laboratory and manufacturing functions an asset
• Excellent organization & communication skills – both verbal and written
• Solid problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and ability to understand scientific terminology
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word and Excel
• Flexible and eager to learn a range of skills
• Passion and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to high quality products

Working at AG...

Creating products that make a difference is no easy task, but at AG our people are hard-wired to do just that. Their passion, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit make it possible to produce, market and sell exceptional hair products every day. Every role is integral to the success of the company and every employee has the opportunity to see the impact their contribution makes.

The results speak for themselves. Named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for six years in a row by Deloitte, AG's culture is rooted in its values of collaboration, life-balance, diversity and respect.

For this role, the salary range is $43,000 – $47,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• Health and dental coverage

Our Story…

Advanced Goodness since 1989, we combine science and nature, selecting the highest quality ingredients to develop formulas that deliver purposeful results. Driven by care, the entire collection is free from drying sulfates, vegan and cruelty-free.

Our products are thoughtfully crafted and bottled at the source. Each stage of development occurs onsite at our FDA and Health Canada approved state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in beautiful Vancouver, BC.

Giving back is the reward for our success and we are committed to making a difference on a local and global level. Each year, we donate product, food and financial support to organizations across our community. Since 2008, we have partnered with One Girl Can helping girls in Kenya harness their power to create gender parity and meaningful change ).

To Apply…

Please e-mail your resume to and quote
QC Associate
in the subject line. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you.