Quality Control Coordinator

Bimeda, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

J ob Title: Quality Control Coordinator
Location: Cambridge, ON (In-Office)
Position Type: Full-time, regular

Shift: Day Shift, Monday- Friday (Flexible)

Vacancy Status: This role is currently vacant

AI Disclosure in Hiring: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants

Job Summary

This role will report to the QC Manager. This role will oversee the scheduling of the Quality Control laboratory in a pharmaceutical production facility which manufactures animal health products. Laboratory testing includes injectables, pastes, raw ingredients, packaging components and stability samples.

Key Role Specific Requirements

• Scheduling and approval of excipients, API’s, and finished products.
• Responsible for purchasing, receipt and processing of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
• Management relationships and workflows for contract laboratories and vendors.
• Inventory control of stability samples, finished product samples, and raw material samples.
• Scheduling of laboratory personnel for testing requirements.
• Responsible for organizing QC laboratory support to production.
• Review and approval of quality documents.
• Coordination and maintenance of stability program.
• Trend analysis of product testing and stability testing.
• Coordinating of out-of-specification investigations and deviation investigations.
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures and Test Methods pertinent to Quality Control.
• (QC) activities and functions, as well as other procedures if deemed necessary.
• Interacts with Regulatory and Quality Authorities during plant inspections regarding QC laboratory issues.
• Provide training on procedures and methods, as needed.
• Provide additional support to QC Manager, as needed.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Competencies required for the role

ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING is the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Ability to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations. Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this.

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION is the ability to create, develop and implement a new product, process or service with the aim of improving efficiency, effectiveness or competitive advantage. Also, the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, or interpretations.

CRITICAL THINKING – is the ability to be thoughtful and draw pertinent conclusions after a discussion or meeting; can eventually support the final outcomes and decisions.

FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION – Is the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, to listen – help facilitate sharing of information between people. It is about understanding the emotional intention behind the information. The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, confirm understanding, communicate using data and facts. Exhibit willingness to listen and show respect for oneself and others in interactions with others.

Other Requirements

• 1 – 5 years of analytical chemistry or laboratory experience.
• Must possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with vendors, customers, service providers, and internal departments.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to quickly assess the compliance risk of events and make decisions that are scientifically sound, compliant to the regulations and defensible.
• Highly motivated and self-directed capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and analytical thinker.
• Able to interface directly with cross-functional teams.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Must have and display strong leadership abilities in respect to problem solving, initiative, passion, strategic thinking, and knowledge.
• Experience in an FDA, Canadian Health, and or EU regulated Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience and knowledge with Continuous Improvement programs.
• Direct knowledge of QC analytical methodologies.
• Working knowledge of HPLC, GC, and other laboratory equipment is an asset.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Defined Contribution Pension plan with employer matching 5%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Expected Salary Range: $50,000 - $66,000 per year.

Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals.

Bimeda’s global innovation program sees eight state‑of‑the‑art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever‑evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water‑soluble powders, pastes and non‑sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda‑branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and assess candidates based on skills and experience. Recruitment records are retained in accordance with Ontario law.

Bimeda is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of animal health products and veterinary pharmaceuticals. Through ongoing expansion and strategic acquisition, Bimeda has established markets in more than eighty countries worldwide and has R&D, manufacturing and distribution capabilities across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australasia.