HIRinc Hiring for Quality Control Technician – Biotechnology at Mississauga, ON Full Time

Microbix Biosystems is a fast growing biotechnology company based in Mississauga.

Founded in 1988 as a producer of infectious disease antigens, primarily for the diagnostics market, Microbix invests in the virology business to build capacity and develop new products to address emerging market opportunities, while enhancing manufacturing and laboratory capabilities and technologies.

Our emerging products take aim at large market opportunities. With Microbix’ core competencies in the Diagnostics business, including cell culture, molecular biology, and GMP quality system, these new products build on Microbix’ strength.

Education:
Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry or Biological Sciences (Molecular biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology or Virology) or equivalent

Experience / Knowledge:
Knowledge and experience in protein, immunoassay, PCR & microbial assay.

Knowledge and experience in tissue culture handling and cell base assays

Track record in quality control and development lab in a GLP/GMP environment..

Familiar with EPR software.

Responsibilities / Skills / Competencies:
Performs antigen quality control product testing as outlined in the standard operation procedures and approved work instructions;

Performs raw material inspection, reagent preparation and sterility testing according to SOPs;

Performs quality control testing on stability and validation samples and maintains an accurate inventory log of the samples;

Adheres to GMP and safety procedures;

Completes documentation such as testing records, reports and non-conformance documents factually, accurately and on a timely basis;

Effectively and reliably identifies and reports any non-conformances;

Be able to multi-task and prioritize job functions & works in a systematic and structured fashion and accomplishes tasks within expected periods of time;

Communicates well with colleagues to facilitate information exchange and coordinate equipment usage, material releasing, sample transferring and testing;

Be effective and productive in a group / team environment. Actively participates in summary meetings. Provide continual and effective feedback with manager / subordinates.