GMP Quality Control Associate — On-site 60-80%

Blood; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payment in lieu of vacation

Annual performance award up to 6%

Payment in lieu of benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts, wellness program,1

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Temporary full-time Quality Control Associate to join the Quality Assurance team for a 3-year term. You will support the Corporate QC Program, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across functions to improve data-driven quality metrics.

You will participate in procedure development, data analysis, and proficiency testing, while maintaining strong QC controls and site support. This role is on-site with 60–80% presence and may require travel.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary degree in a related discipline from a recognized academic institution.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years' GMP manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment experience.
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of Quality Management and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis methods and SPC techniques; experience with data tools to analyze data and support improvements.
• Experience with BI, data visualization or reporting tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Canadian Blood Services' Corporate QC program and the QC component testing database to meet regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize Quality Control reporting processes including data management and visualization to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain QC operating procedures for inspection and release of incoming materials and supplies.
• Assist in designing, implementing and managing the National Proficiency Testing Program.
• Monitor and improve quality by collecting and analyzing data to demonstrate process control in manufacturing.
• Provide guidance and support to site staff in applying the Corporate Quality Control Program in daily operations.

Skills

GMP manufacturing experience

Quality management

Continuous improvement

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Health Canada CSA AABB knowledge

Blood product knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree in related discipline

Tools

Minitab

JMP

SAS

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Alteryx

Job description

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Temporary full-time Quality Control Associate to join the Quality Assurance team for a 3-year term. You will support the Corporate QC Program, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across functions to improve data-driven quality metrics.

You will participate in procedure development, data analysis, and proficiency testing, while maintaining strong QC controls and site support. This role is on-site with 60–80% presence and may require travel.