bioLytical Hiring for Quality Control Associate at Richmond, BC Full Time

The Quality Control Associate will embody bioLyticals core values and contribute to the success of our operations by applying their critical thinking and analytic skills to ensure to QC process is followed in a timely manner with minimal errors.

This position demands complete attention to detail and requires experience with Good Manufacturing Processes. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player who can multi-task and manage priorities to ensure tight deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment. The position will require candidates have availability for day or night shift work.

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HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: *

• Perform incoming raw material and finished goods inspection activities
• Perform INSTI component release testing activities
• Complete QC testing records and update associated tracking logs
• Maintain QC sample inventory and retention
• Coordinate 3rd party laboratory testing in accordance with the Production master schedule
• Prepare and qualify QC standards to support INSTI product testing
• Support Archived Finished Device Testing Program
• Initiate and complete Out-Of-Specification (OOS), Process Deviations Reports (PDR) and Non-Conformity Reports (NCR) related to Quality Control inspection and testing
• Critically analyze test results and participate in investigational testing to support OOS and NCRs
• Support improvement of Product quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Participate in investigations to support Customer Complaint Reports (CCR) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Review and revise QC documents (SOP’s, WI’s, FRM’s) as required

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline and/or relevant work experience in the medical device manufacturing industry
• Minimum of two years experience in GMP manufacturing
• Knowledge of working under ISO 13485 requirements preferred
• Experience using basic laboratory equipment (pipettes, balances, calipers)
• Basic reagent preparation experience
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skill
• Comfortable working with potentially infectious materials (blood and blood products)
• Flexible availability (night and/or weekend shifts when applicable)
• Experience working in a BSL2 laboratory is an asset
• Experience with 5S, Lean 6 Sigma, and Minitab is an asset

• Knowledge of SDS-PAGE and Western Blot techniques is an asset

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A competitive compensation package
• Extended health benefits including dental – 100% employer contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Paid sick days
• Bonus day off with pay on your birthday every year!
• Complimentary reserved parking
• Exercise room with a gym and shower facilities
• Opportunity to work with industry experts who are motivated and passionate about what they do but know how to have some fun
• A chance to show off your dance moves and singing voice at the company parties and jump in to score a victory or lead the way in our outdoor games at the summer barbeques
• The opportunity to join an ‘off the charts’ foodie culture in our large kitchen and try out your favourite recipes or enjoy the culinary delights as they hit the share table

About bioLytical:

bioLytical Laboratories Inc. is a privately-owned Canadian company focused on the research, development and commercialization of rapid in vitro medical diagnostics using its proprietary INSTI® technology platform. bioLytical has won several local and industry awards. We have been featured on BC’s Fastest Growing Companies four years in a row, including the Globe and Mail’s Fastest Growing Companies list in 2020. We were named BC Exporter of the Year in 2019 and have been named Lifesciences BC’s Growth Stage Med Tech Company of the Year. In 2020, bioLytical moved to a significantly larger, state-of-the-art facility in Richmond to accommodate extraordinary growth achieved through our team.

Job Type: Full-time