Auditor, Quality Assurance

Charles River Laboratories; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract research organization is seeking an Auditor for their Quality Assurance team in Sherbrooke. You will perform compliance audits and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences and has strong attention to detail and communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including health coverage and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Health & dental coverage

Free gym on site

3 weeks' vacation & 10 personal days

Annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and able to effectively communicate findings verbally and in writing.
• Ability to comprehend regulations and guidance documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of basic records and reports.
• Communicate identified compliance and quality risks to supervisor.
• Prepare written records of all audits and inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Charles River is a leading early-stage contract research organization (CRO). For 75 years, our employees have worked to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. We aim to help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

As an Auditor for our Quality Assurance team at the Sherbrooke location, you will perform audits of basic records, reports and inspections of routine processes to assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, international standards, and corporate policies and procedures.

In This Role, Primary Responsibilities Include

• Communicate all identified compliance and quality risks to supervisor;
• Perform data audits to assess whether records are attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, and in compliance with GLP regulations SOPs, and protocols;
• Support the review of SOPs, protocols, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable GLP regulations;
• Prepare written and signed records of all audits and inspections as required. These records may be countersigned by the supervisor or trainer to document the performance of audits and inspections and their reporting to management;
• Assist in the identification of deviations from regulations, protocols, and SOPs.

Key Elements

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role :

• Bachelor’s degree in life science;
• Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Access, Excel);
• Be able to comprehend regulations and guidance documents and apply critical thinking skills to evaluate requirements;
• Be detail oriented and able to effectively communicate findings verbally and in writing.

Role Specific Information

• Location : 1580 rue Ida-Métivier, Sherbrooke (Fleurimont), QC, J1E 0B5;
• Transportation : Easily accessible using Sherbrooke’s public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule : Day time from Monday to Friday;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.

Why Charles River ?

• Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage);
• Free gym on site;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 10 Personal day policy;
• Many social activities!

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We offer a broad portfolio of GLP and non-GLP discovery and safety assessment services to support clients from target identification through preclinical development, plus clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. With over 20,000 employees in 110 facilities across more than 20 countries, we coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives to resolve client challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals and academic institutions.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission and strong sense of purpose guide us daily, and we have historically contributed to 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. FDA in the past five years. We offer benefits that may include bonus / incentives, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase, health and wellness coverage, and work-life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail]. For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

This job posting contains the essential information required for the role of Auditor in Quality Assurance at the Sherbrooke location and does not include unrelated postings.

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