Located in Barrie, Ontario, MediPharm Labs offers a professional and collaborative workplace culture in a leading-edge facility built to international pharma standards. Our company is a recognized leader in the Cannabis industry, named Start-Up of the Year at the most recent Canadian Cannabis Awards. Our growing team of scientists, technicians, engineers and business professionals delivers quality and innovation through research, discipline, and forward thinking.The Quality Control Manager will maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, finished products (in house and 3rd party testing), and recording the results.  Manage, lead and mentor a team of Quality Control Associates, Chemists and LeadsOversee approval or rejection of starting materials, packaging materials, intermediate, bulk and finished products;Ensure that all necessary testing is carried out and the associated records evaluatedApprove specifications, sampling instructions, test methods and other Quality Control proceduresApprove and monitor any contract analysts and external laboratoriesEnsure the qualification and maintenance of the department, premises and equipmentEnsure that the appropriate Quality Control validations are executed, including process validation as requiredEnsure that the required initial and continuing training of the department personnel is carried out and adapted according to needParticipate in the design, effective implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the quality management system, including the authorization of applicable written procedures and other documents and to ensure their strict implementation.Oversee the monitoring and control of the manufacturing environment, including compliance to the facility hygiene programContinuous monitoring of material suppliers, contract manufacturers and providers of other GMP related outsourced activitiesEnsure the designation and monitoring of storage conditions for materials and products is followedEnsure compliance for retention of recordsEnsure compliance with GMP/GPP regulations as required by Health Canada or other jurisdictions to obtain/maintain GMP/GPP statusOversee the inspection, investigation, and taking of samples, in order to monitor factors which may affect product qualityParticipate in management reviews of process performance, product quality and of the quality management system and advocating continual improvementEnsure a timely and effective communication and escalation process exists to raise quality issues to the appropriate levels of managementOversee the control of the reference and/or retention samples of materials and products when applicableEnsure the correct labelling of containers of materials and productsEnsure the monitoring of the stability of the productsParticipate in the investigation of complaints related to the quality of the product, etc.Perform Annual Product Quality Review in conjunction with the Quality Management teamManage all aspects of the raw material receiving and inspection program, ensuring all incoming materials are approved by confirming specifications, conducting any required tests, controlling the status of all materialsManage the approval in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the Production ManagerManage in-house testing of finished products and other samples by conducting required tests, data review and issuance of CofA’sManage all aspects of testing performed by 3rd party testing labs: sample delivery, testing plans, confirmation of receipt, CofA delivery commitments, 3rd party lab performance, investigations and method transfersOversee the return of products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-workManage the Quality Control team, championing and promoting a quality culture within the companyLead the qualification of new and existing lab instrumentationTimely review and investigation of all OOS, OOL and OOT results Skills and Qualifications needed for the position:Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science related field, or equivalentStrong work ethic and integrityProven experience leading a Quality Control laboratory, preferably within the pharmaceutical or related GMP environmentExperience in raw material testing and releaseExperience in technical writingExcellent time management skills with the ability to work under minimal supervisionCompetent data analysis and data management skillsExperience in OOS (out of specification) investigationExcellent knowledge of GC (Gas chromatography) and HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography) and other analytical, wet chemistry and general laboratory techniquesExcellent technical competence and software proficiency including MS Office and lab instrumentation softwareStrong communication skills, including the ability to explain and teach methodologies 

Quality Control Manager

Located in Barrie, Ontario, MediPharm Labs offers a professional and collaborative workplace culture in a leading-edge facility built to international pharma standards. Our company is a recognized leader in the Cannabis industry, named Start-Up of the Year at the most recent Canadian Cannabis Awards. Our growing team of scientists, technicians, engineers and business professionals delivers quality and innovation through research, discipline, and forward thinking.

The Quality Control Manager will maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, finished products (in house and 3rd party testing), and recording the results.  Manage, lead and mentor a team of Quality Control Associates, Chemists and Leads

  • Oversee approval or rejection of starting materials, packaging materials, intermediate, bulk and finished products;
  • Ensure that all necessary testing is carried out and the associated records evaluated
  • Approve specifications, sampling instructions, test methods and other Quality Control procedures
  • Approve and monitor any contract analysts and external laboratories
  • Ensure the qualification and maintenance of the department, premises and equipment
  • Ensure that the appropriate Quality Control validations are executed, including process validation as required
  • Ensure that the required initial and continuing training of the department personnel is carried out and adapted according to need
  • Participate in the design, effective implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the quality management system, including the authorization of applicable written procedures and other documents and to ensure their strict implementation.
  • Oversee the monitoring and control of the manufacturing environment, including compliance to the facility hygiene program
  • Continuous monitoring of material suppliers, contract manufacturers and providers of other GMP related outsourced activities
  • Ensure the designation and monitoring of storage conditions for materials and products is followed
  • Ensure compliance for retention of records
  • Ensure compliance with GMP/GPP regulations as required by Health Canada or other jurisdictions to obtain/maintain GMP/GPP status
  • Oversee the inspection, investigation, and taking of samples, in order to monitor factors which may affect product quality
  • Participate in management reviews of process performance, product quality and of the quality management system and advocating continual improvement
  • Ensure a timely and effective communication and escalation process exists to raise quality issues to the appropriate levels of management
  • Oversee the control of the reference and/or retention samples of materials and products when applicable
  • Ensure the correct labelling of containers of materials and products
  • Ensure the monitoring of the stability of the products
  • Participate in the investigation of complaints related to the quality of the product, etc.
  • Perform Annual Product Quality Review in conjunction with the Quality Management team
  • Manage all aspects of the raw material receiving and inspection program, ensuring all incoming materials are approved by confirming specifications, conducting any required tests, controlling the status of all materials
  • Manage the approval in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the Production Manager
  • Manage in-house testing of finished products and other samples by conducting required tests, data review and issuance of CofA’s
  • Manage all aspects of testing performed by 3rd party testing labs: sample delivery, testing plans, confirmation of receipt, CofA delivery commitments, 3rd party lab performance, investigations and method transfers
  • Oversee the return of products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-work
  • Manage the Quality Control team, championing and promoting a quality culture within the company
  • Lead the qualification of new and existing lab instrumentation
  • Timely review and investigation of all OOS, OOL and OOT results

 

Skills and Qualifications needed for the position:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science related field, or equivalent
  • Strong work ethic and integrity
  • Proven experience leading a Quality Control laboratory, preferably within the pharmaceutical or related GMP environment
  • Experience in raw material testing and release
  • Experience in technical writing
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Competent data analysis and data management skills
  • Experience in OOS (out of specification) investigation
  • Excellent knowledge of GC (Gas chromatography) and HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography) and other analytical, wet chemistry and general laboratory techniques
  • Excellent technical competence and software proficiency including MS Office and lab instrumentation software
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain and teach methodologies

 

At MediPharm Labs we offer comprehensive health and dental benefits, 3 weeks’ vacation and the following opportunities:

  • Be part of the foundation of a new, growing industry and make your mark
  • Autonomy and key decision-making opportunities
  • Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunity for growth both personally and professionally

MediPharm Labs is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact 705-719-7425 ext. 1080.