Laboratory Assistant, Quality Control

Centre de production de produits biologiques (CPPB) inc. / Biologics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transparency culture

Friendly work environment

New building with state-of-the-art设备

Competitive salary commensurate with你的

Employee committees (social/OHS)

Year-round activities

Job summary

The Biologics Manufacturing Center (BMC) Inc. in Montreal seeks a Laboratory Assistant, Quality Control to support daily QC lab operations, manage inventories, and assist in sample lifecycle management in compliance with GMP and internal procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a college degree in pharmaceutical production technology or related fields, are fluent in French, and are comfortable handling chemicals and lifting up to 10 kilos.

Qualifications

• College degree in pharmaceutical production technology, laboratory technology, biotechnology, analytical chemistry, or related discipline.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, Word, and Excel.
• French language proficiency: speak, read and write in French.

Responsibilities

• Receive and visually inspect incoming material orders; report anomalies.
• Update inventories using digital tools; manage material receipt and usage.
• Record, distribute, store, and dispose of materials per internal procedures; apply FIFO monthly.
• Assist with recording, distribution, storage, disposal, and shipment of samples daily; transport samples to QC lab.
• Provide support to QC team in GMP and non-GMP activities; participate in weekly lab maintenance; dispose of chemical and biological waste monthly; update SDS database; contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

French language

Education

Pharmaceutical production

Laboratory technology

Biotechnology

Analytical chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Biologics Manufacturing Center (BMC) Inc. is a new biomanufacturing facility created in response to the pandemic. A not-for-profit organization, the BMC aims to better meet the biopharmaceutical needs of Canadians. The BMC helps support projects of public interest, actively contributes to the overall growth and resilience of the Canadian life sciences industry and fosters industry development and innovation through Canadian production. Backed by a committed and innovative team of employees, the BMC fosters a culture of agility and transparency, with a collaborative, result-oriented approach.

We are looking for a Laboratory Assistant, Quality Control, who will contribute to the daily activities of the site and support the smooth operational functioning of the quality control laboratories by keeping various inventories up to date, participating in the inventory management system, and assisting in the sample lifecycle management. All tasks are carried out in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal procedures.

The Laboratory Assistant, Quality Control will have the following responsibilities

Material Management

• Receive and visually inspect incoming material orders on a daily basis, reporting any anomalies.
• Update inventories using digital tools based on material receipt and usage.
• Record, distribute, store, and dispose of materials in accordance with internal procedures.
• Ensure physical stock rotation by applying the FIFO (First In, First Out) principle on a monthly basis.

Sample Management Support

• Assist with the recording, distribution, storage, disposal, and shipment of samples on a daily basis in accordance with internal procedures.
• Transport samples to the quality control laboratory from production areas or the receiving dock.
• Maintain daily organization and integrity of sample inventories using established records and digital tools.
• Participate, as needed, in the completion and review of documentation related to the sample lifecycle.

Laboratory Operations Support

• Provide support to quality control team members in both GMP and non-GMP activities.
• Participate in weekly laboratory space maintenance.
• Dispose of chemical and biological waste and expired items on a monthly basis.
• Update the safety data sheet (SDS) database for products used in the laboratory as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives during team meetings.

You are the person we are looking for if:

• You have a college degree in pharmaceutical production technology, laboratory technology, biotechnology, analytical chemistry, or a related discipline.
• You have experience working in a laboratory, ideally in a role related to samples or inventory management.
• You have experience handling chemical or hazardous material.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office tools, Word, and Excel.
• You speak, read and write in French.
• You must be able to handle/lift up to 10 kilos.

The BMC, an employer offering what's important to you

• A culture of transparency, notably with our monthly corporate meetings
• A respectful and friendly work environment
• A new building with state-of-the-art equipment
• A competitive salary commensurate with your skills
• An opportunity to participate in our various life committees (social club, employee committee, OHS committee, etc.)
• A host of activities throughout the year to socialize with your colleagues, recognize team successes and improve your knowledge.

The BMC, an organization like no other

• Our team is made up of talented, committed individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• We aim to develop, share and transmit knowledge
• Our NPO status enables us to reinvest every dollar of profit back into the organization
• Our human scale empowers all our employees to participate in driving the company forward
• Our economic positioning is unique in our industry
• Our social mission is extraordinary

The BMC, a key player in Canadian biotech production

The BMC is a new facility in the heart of Montreal, completed in June 2021. It supports the growth of the country's biologics production capacity, ensuring that vaccines and other related products can be manufactured safely, right here at home. Thanks to its state-of-the-art facilities and the knowledge of its team, the BMC can produce biopharmaceutical products such as viral vector, protein subunit and virus-like particle vaccines, as well as other biological products. It is a key player in Canada's ability to respond rapidly to future national and global health emergencies.