Coordinates inspections and sampling of incoming raw materials for pharmaceutical company Apotex. Ensures compliance with GMP and manages quality assurance procedures.
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring that all incoming raw materials, packaging components and packaged products are inspected and sampled in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and established Standard Operating Procedures
Responsible for coordinating, with the Supervisor Logistics, training, monitoring and auditing of the receiving sampling and inspection activities performed by Samplers/Material Handlers
Responsible to ensure that deviations or non-conformances are adequately investigated and documented in order to provide appropriate disposition of materials
Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes
Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion
Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies
Have required working knowledge to operate SAP, LIMS, and Trackwise systems
Lead investigations and CAPA implementations within the QAIP department and provide support to investigations and implementation of CAPAs to all areas of the business as required
Review and approve all non-conformances and assist Logistics personnel with troubleshooting/investigating issues related to the material receiving process, sampling process and NIR or TruScan analysis as required
Generate investigations as an observing department when deviations from established procedures or acceptance criteria are observed
Audit the work performed by Samplers/Material Handlers during receipt and inspection of incoming material, sampling of material and completion of NIR or TruScan analysis
Review and update the manufacturing plant entry in SAP in accordance with manufacturer Certificate of Analysis
Notify Supplier Quality/Procurement departments to update SAP Master Data (i.e. Material Storage Condition) when discrepancy is observed during the material receiving process
Oversees the daily operations of the QAIP Sampling area and Production to ensure rooms and equipment, are used in accordance with GMP and Standard Operating Procedures
Performs reserve sample inspections and waste disposal as required
Log in samples into SAP/LIMS and forward the documents/material samples to required labs for testing
Initiate Change Control for changes related to QAIP process as required
Ensure that training records are accurate and completed according to cGMP
Provides training to new Coordinators
All other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree from a recognized educational institution in a related field or Community College diploma in a related field
Must be familiar and knowledgeable with GMP and quality requirements
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Good organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively
Must be detail-oriented, accurate and reliable
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Proven analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment
Familiarity with Word, Excel, Access would be an asset
Minimum one year of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical environment with a Bachelor of Science Degree
Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical environment with a Community College Diploma
Benefits
At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of the recruitment process
QA Analyst responsible for validating software quality at Toon Boom, leading end - to - end testing and troubleshooting for high - performance applications.
QA Analyst ensuring quality, stability, and reliability of Jesta's cloud - based ERP platform. Collaborating with teams and improving quality practices through manual and automated testing.
Field Quality Inspector ensuring quality control in electrical projects across Western Canada. Collaborating with project teams and managing documentation in a fast - paced environment.
We are hiring a QA Lead to drive end - to - end testing strategies and lead enterprise - scale QA initiatives in a regulated Insurance/BFSI environment.
Lead QA for a multi - phase Salesforce program, defining test frameworks and executing functional, regression, integration, and end - to - end tests. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage defects, support UAT, and advance test automation and QA governance.
Journeyman Electrician Tester ensuring HVAC units pass functional tests, requires Alberta certification. Committed to safety and operates within team or individually during night shifts.
QA Test Developer maintaining and growing automation frameworks at ZayZoon's fintech platform. Collaborating on quality assurance for web and mobile applications to enhance employee financial wellness.
Senior QA Engineer ensuring quality across a data - heavy B2B product. Shaping test strategies and verifying correctness from UI to database integrations.
Software Quality Engineer providing functional and automated testing for software development projects at Sun Life. Engaging in both manual and automated testing within an Agile framework.
Senior Software Quality Engineer at Sun Life providing quality assurance in software solutions. Collaborating with teams to implement effective testing strategies and AI approaches.