Job Description
Overall ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Supervisor, the QC Technician will be responsible for sampling, inspection and testing of all raw/bulk materials and packaging components, to ensure compliance with specifications, review of blending batch records and organoleptic tests for blend release, assessment of the receiving documentationSpecific Key Responsibilities & DutiesReview and approve blending batch records and perform organoleptic tests for blend release. Inform the team about the released blends.Document and promptly communicate any non-conformances and OOS results during the blend assessment.Collect samples of incoming raw, bulk or packaging materials for QC assessment and review the accompanying documentation for compliance with the specifications.Perform all applicable tests on packaging components (weight, closure, ATP swab tests, etc.).Perform weight variation procedure on incoming bulk capsules + AQL, Hardness as required.Collect, review and maintain all documentation used in QC assessment of materials.Maintain overall sanitation of the QC Lab, the sampling booth and their contents.Maintain quality documentation logs and checklists.Maintain retain samples of raw materials and blends.Maintain the Sampling Booth and all related items.Perform inspection of raw materials, bulk materials and blends as per standard proceduresPerform lab testing activities (i.e. Physical testing, organoleptic testing, physical testing and other administrative duties)Create and maintain standards and Flavour Sample Reference Standard Qualification documents for Raw materials and blendsCreate and update specifications for labels and componentsComplete Deviation Forms and Quality Incident Reports as requiredParticipate in Investigation and Root Cause Analysis for unplanned deviationsWorking in compliance with the company’ s Health & Safety Policies/SOP’s including but not limited to the Safety Responsibilities Procedure. Will comply with Good Manufacturing Practices in all GMP sensitive areas of the facilityTo perform other related duties and projects as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities RequirementsBachelor's degree or college diploma in chemistry, biotechnology or related scientific discipline.Quality Control Certificate, Food Safety Certificate or industry experience.Knowledge and understanding of GMP and Health Canada Regulations for natural health products and food.Knowledge and understanding of quality and testing requirements and acceptable tolerance limits.Understanding of basic analytical test methodologies Good understanding of data analysis and report preparation with solid knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, & Microsoft Teams.Effective analytical problem solving and organizational skills.Detail-oriented and excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.Ability to handle strict deadlines and work under pressure with multiple ongoing tasks.Able to work shift work and to work overtime to complete projects in a timely fashion as required.On-Site availability role as this is mainly a IN-Person role with limited to no Working from Home availabilities.Forklift experience an asset.Some lifting may be required (up to 25kg)Perform any related EM Environmental Monitoring (Air & Water Sampling, Micro Swabbing)