Job Requirements
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This Quality Control (QC) Analyst position is within the Quality Control Department at our Animal Health facility in Charlottetown P.E.I. The Charlottetown facility manufactures vaccines and biologics used within aquaculture farming.
Leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation, tangential flow filtration, chromatography, cell culture platforms,and sterile filling.
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The Charlottetown facility is part of our global Animal Health Manufacturing Division network and is a key contributor to the manufacturing of animal health products. Working within the Quality Control (QC) team you will be expected to be able to work independently and as part of the team to support daily production activities.
The Quality Control Department is made up of a team that carries out analytical testing of raw material, in process and final product samples in support of manufacturing operations to ensure consistency and quality of products. This includes execution of methods such as Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (QPCR), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and variety of bacteriological and cell culture techniques.
The position requires someone who can demonstrate a good attention to detail and achieve a consistent error-free execution of daily job responsibilities, be able to complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices (GDocP) and be able to identify opportunities for method improvement and employ basic problem-solving skills.
Work Experience
Education minimum requirement:
- A 2 year-year college diploma in science related discipline
Required experience and skills:
- One (1) or more years of experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices/ISO manufacturing environment
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Able to follow/comply with manufacturing directions, standard operating procedures, company/corporate/regulatory policies
- Ability to demonstrates basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines
- Able to work effectively with team members and show initiative to support others on the team when needed
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Suite Word and Microsoft Suite Excel
Preferred education, experience and skills:
- A Bachelor's degree in a Science related discipline
- Experience with one or more of the following areas: Molecular Biology, Microbiology (Bacterial), Microbiology (Viral)
- Experience performing investigations and assisting in deviations
- A good understanding of aseptic processes
- Experience using quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics
- Advanced mathematical skills preferred
Other requirements and information:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as required
- Required to assist in disinfection procedures involving hazardous chemicals requiring the use of a respirator
- Must be able to move and maneuver small-medium sized equipment
- Requires ability to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to read, write, understand, and comply with appropriate standard operating procedures
Requisition ID:P-100880