QC Lab technician

Apollo Health and Beauty Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Access

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. is seeking a QC Lab Technician to join the afternoon shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM), Tuesday to Saturday.

You will perform physical and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, ensuring compliance with cGMP, GLP, GDP, and SOPs while supporting continuous improvement. Reporting to the Quality Control Laboratory Team Lead, you will calibrate equipment, document results, investigate out-of-spec outcomes, and help maintain laboratory

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a related field.
• Experience in GMP and GLP environments.
• Familiarity with FDA, Health Canada, ICH guidelines.
• Excellent computer skills and strong written/oral communication.
• High attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Proficiency with analytical instruments: HPLC, GC, ICP, UV-Vis, FTIR, titrations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical and chemical testing on raw materials, in-process, finished products, stability, and water samples.
• Release of in-process and raw material samples after training and qualification.
• Maintains records per cGMP/GLP and documents tests and results.
• Ensures analytical results meet the CoA specifications.
• Submits samples to microbiological or external labs as required.
• Calibrates laboratory equipment; documents calibration results.
• Investigates and documents out-of-spec results.
• Files CoAs into respective binders and maintains documentation.
• Contributes to development and amendments of analytical procedures.
• Suggests process improvements for the lab.
• Follows SOPs and health/safety policies; uses PPE as required.
• Identifies hazards and reports incidents promptly.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

General Chemistry

HPLC

GC

ICP

UV-Vis

FTIR

Titrations

GMP/GLP

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Tools

HPLC equipment

GC equipment

ICP instrumentation

UV-Vis spectrophotometer

FTIR instrument

Titration equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Gym Access
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

We're Hiring!

We are looking for a QC Lab Technician to join our team on the Afternoon Shift (03:00 PM to 11:00 PM). Working Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday! Reporting to the Quality Control Laboratory Team Lead, the QC Lab Technician is responsible for performing a variety of analytical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. This role ensures all testing is conducted in compliance with approved methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory standards, including current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). The technician plays a key role in maintaining product quality and supporting continuous improvement within the QC laboratory environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs physical and chemical testing on raw material, in-process, finished product, stability, and water samples.
• Responsible for the release of in-process samples and raw material samples upon completion of training and passing the qualification requirements.
• Maintains all related records within cGMP & GLP guidelines and provides accurate documentation of tests performed and results obtained.
• Ensure that all analytical test results are within the acceptable range specified on the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) forms.
• Ensures samples are submitted to the microbiological laboratory or dispatched to an external laboratory as required, in a timely manner.
• Performs laboratory equipment calibration in accordance with procedures, records results, and maintains calibration documentation.
• Investigates and documents out of specification (OOS) results.
• Files raw materials and external laboratory Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) into their respective binders.
• Provides experienced input regarding the development and amendment of procedures and practices in the analytical area.
• Recommend solutions for process improvements in the lab.
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), health & safety procedures, and other applicable company policies.
• Wears, uses, and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Uses equipment, materials, and machinery only as authorized.
• Identifies and reports any hazards, accidents, injuries requiring first aid, health care, lost‑time injuries, occupational diseases, spills, or incidents in the workplace.
• Maintains laboratory equipment.
• Flexible shifts work as per business needs.
• Available to work extended hours and/or weekends as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Post‑secondary degree in a related field.
• Prior experience working in environments governed by GMP and GLP standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements from US FDA, Health Canada, and ICH Guidelines.
• Excellent computer skills, along with strong written and oral communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and quality in documentation practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in General Chemistry and use of analytical instruments, including HPLC, GC, ICP, UV‑VIS, FTIR, and Titrations.
• Strong ability to multi‑task and effectively prioritize work.
• Capable of performing routine and new procedures with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to interact across all organizational levels to support goals and influence decisions.
• Solid understanding of statistics with the ability to analyze and present data in a clear, visual format.

Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. will ensure accommodations are available in consultation with candidates during all stages of the recruitment process. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties outlined in this job description may not be all‑inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management. Apollo is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. Apollo will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.

Vacancy Status:

This posting represents an existing vacancy, and we are actively recruiting to fill this position.