Medical Quality Control Technician

iFlow Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Quality Control Technician for a 1-year contract. Responsibilities include testing of laboratory equipment and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates should have post-secondary education in science, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong attention to detail. Flexibility for varied testing hours is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail with manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing of cards, readers, and capillary tubes.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of quality control equipment.
• Track inventory of Quality Control supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to multitask

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Laboratory safety awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in a field of science

Tools

Pipettes

Centrifuges

Job description

Overview

Role: Quality Control Technician

Location: ON - Ottawa - 855 Brookfield Drive (YOW B)

Contract: 1 Year contract

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Manager, Quality Control, or Supervisor, Quality Control is responsible for the testing of cards, readers, and capillary tubes
• Also responsible for routine performance checks, including Adaptive Process Control, incoming material verification, validation, and Lifetime event testing
• Assistance with testing requirements for Process Engineering, Test Engineering, and Research and Development experiments
• Test for various purposes (using written instructions) of card lots/readers/capillary tubes coming from the assembly departments
• Carry out routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of Quality Control testing equipment and record these activities in maintenance logs with assistance and guidance from a higher-level technician
• Ability to track inventory of Quality Control supplies and replace what is in-house, and communicate to responsible personnel reorder points
• Participate in testing process and equipment improvement efforts, including experimental testing. Maintain appropriate records for testing

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a field of science or a related field, and/or a combination of education and technical experience
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and capable of troubleshooting basic technological issues
• Some working knowledge of GMP and good lab practices
• Routine, detailed nature of testing
• Flexibility required for the varied nature of testing
• Regular and recurring exposure to blood from screened donors
• Flexibility with adjusting work hours to follow up with overnight shifts as scheduled, including on-call support
• Attention to detail
• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment while satisfying personal responsibilities
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and multitask
• Ability to assess and troubleshoot computers, software applications, and equipment
• Ready to speak up about concerns
• Satisfaction derived from solid completion of tasks
• Clear understanding of health and safety in a lab environment

Physical

• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting and standing
• Extended periods of detailed visual inspection
• Involves regular and occurring exposure to blood from screened donors
• Work involves inventorying and processing cards, which requires walking, bending, stretching, and occasionally lifting boxes to 30 lbs.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Quality Control experience, such as blood testing, use of pipettes, centrifuges, and tabletop analyzers, is an asset
• Knowledge of basic statistics
• Trained phlebotomist