Quality Assurance Associate

Job TitleQuality Assurance Associate - Weekend Shift Reports ToQuality Assurance Manager Company DescriptionVivariant is a state-of-the-art laboratory located in Mississauga, ON with both GMP and ISO accreditation. Vivariant offers various clients with 3rd party testing services in analytical chemistry and microbiology laboratory for pharmaceutical, natural health product, dietary supplement, cosmetic, and cannabis markets. We strive to provide precise & accurate results, help clients meet their regulatory obligations and create better products. Quality is our top priority. The laboratory is growing and exploring various regulations for further expansion so the responsible personnel must be willing to learn and implement new skills as required in a high paced environment. We have introduced a weekend shift recently and this position requires the ideal candidate to be available for this new weekend shift. Job OverviewThis is an associate level position in quality management of Vivariant's testing operations. This position requires a mandatory weekend shift i.e., Saturday and Sunday assisting in maintaining the quality management system, sample entry, and procurement of the supplies as needed. They will be also responsible for assisting in QC checks/calibration activities along with the review of the raw data for various tests.  HoursThis position is a part time role with weekday evening and weekend day shifts. Weekday evening shifts begin at 4 pm - 8 pm. Weekend shifts are 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sundays. The candidate needs to be available for onboarding training for 2 weeks Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm before transitioning to part time evening and weekend shifts.                                                                                                                             Responsibilities and Duties• Assist in writing, reviewing, maintaining and approving all quality documents such as SOP's/protocols/certificates etc. • Review and approve raw data for various testing activities and quality control processes for chemistry department and some quality control checks for microbiology department. • Assist in reviewing and approval of quality control records as required. • Assist in sample entry management with client interaction and guiding them with proper submission. • Assist in supplier qualification management and procurement of various laboratory supplies through approved vendors. • Review and approve all calibration and qualification activities conducted throughout the year. • Assist in organizing, executing and maintaining all change control documents and investigation as needed. • Assist in internal audits, external (regulatory and client) audits. • Review/Approval of Certificate of Analysis and Report of Analysis within the sample release due date. Qualifications·       Bachelor's degree in chemistry/Microbiology or related discipline preferably.·       One year's experience in reviewing and writing quality documents in a regulated industry, preferably GMP environment or Cannabis industry.·       Good knowledge of good documentation practices.·       Skilled in Microsoft office preferably with advanced skills in Microsoft excel.                                     Biotechnology Research