Quality Assurance Associate 12-months contract

Nestlé SA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Toronto is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate for a 12-month contract. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards and supporting product evaluations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and various employee perks.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts on products

Excellent training and development programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant Science degree or industry related areas.
• Experience in facilitation of Quality system programs such as corrective action programs and audits.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable NNHPD/FDA regulations.
• Maintain individual training and manage product records.
• Support product review and investigations for quality assurance.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

GMP/cGMP software

Job description

Quality Assurance Associate 12-months contract

Quality Assurance Associate 12-months contract

Position Snapshot

Position: Quality Assurance Associate - 12-months contract

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;

Hybrid

A little bit about us

Nestlé Health Science is an innovative company engaged in advancing the role of nutritional therapy to improve the management of health for consumers, patients and our partners in healthcare. Our intent is to bring forward nutritional therapies that have proven clinical and health economic value and improve the quality of people’s lives. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment.

What to Expect:

The Quality Assurance Associate will be reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager and in turn the Site Quality Assurance Director. As a member of the quality team, they are responsible for all aspects of the quality functions as per current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company policy.

A day in the life of a Quality Assurance Associate:

• Maintain a current knowledge of applicable Non-prescription and Natural Health Product Directorate (NNHPD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dietary Supplement Regulations
• Maintain current knowledgeof GMP/cGMP programsto ensure compliance with applicable NNHPD / FDA regulations
• Knowledge ofStandard Operating Procedurespertaining to job function andGood Manufacturing Practices/cGMP
• Working knowledge of all software implemented in relation to the Quality Systems and GMP/cGMP
• Ensure individual training is up to date
• Filing and managing product records
• Compiling data to support product review & release activities
• Creating sampling plan for testing, retain, stability and inspection of all incoming products and maintain appropriate records and invoicing for laboratory testing
• Provide support for product review and disposition (release, quarantine, investigation, and rejections)
• Provide support toQuality Assurancein performing investigations (deviations, Corrective Actions /Preventative Actions, Out of Specifications etc.) supporting a product disposition

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant Science degree or industry related areas.
• Experience is an asset with facilitation of Quality system programs such as: corrective action programs, deviations, audits and stability Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases

Preferred Skills

• Ability to follow instructions, schedules and timelines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others in a collaborative and positive manner
• Ability to handle work volumes requiring a high degree of accuracy and organization
• Detail-oriented and strong work ethic
• Strong functional knowledge of Microsoft suite programs such as MS Word and Excel
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require.Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

#LI-Hybrid

Position Snapshot

Position: Quality Assurance Associate - 12-months contract

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;

Hybrid

A little bit about us

Nestlé Health Science is an innovative company engaged in advancing the role of nutritional therapy to improve the management of health for consumers, patients and our partners in healthcare. Our intent is to bring forward nutritional therapies that have proven clinical and health economic value and improve the quality of people’s lives. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment.

What to Expect:

The Quality Assurance Associate will be reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager and in turn the Site Quality Assurance Director. As a member of the quality team, they are responsible for all aspects of the quality functions as per current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company policy.

A day in the life of a Quality Assurance Associate:

• Maintain a current knowledge of applicable Non-prescription and Natural Health Product Directorate (NNHPD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dietary Supplement Regulations
• Maintain current knowledgeof GMP/cGMP programsto ensure compliance with applicable NNHPD / FDA regulations
• Knowledge ofStandard Operating Procedurespertaining to job function andGood Manufacturing Practices/cGMP
• Working knowledge of all software implemented in relation to the Quality Systems and GMP/cGMP
• Ensure individual training is up to date
• Filing and managing product records
• Compiling data to support product review & release activities
• Creating sampling plan for testing, retain, stability and inspection of all incoming products and maintain appropriate records and invoicing for laboratory testing
• Provide support for product review and disposition (release, quarantine, investigation, and rejections)
• Provide support toQuality Assurancein performing investigations (deviations, Corrective Actions /Preventative Actions, Out of Specifications etc.) supporting a product disposition

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant Science degree or industry related areas.
• Experience is an asset with facilitation of Quality system programs such as: corrective action programs, deviations, audits and stability Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases

Preferred Skills

• Ability to follow instructions, schedules and timelines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others in a collaborative and positive manner
• Ability to handle work volumes requiring a high degree of accuracy and organization
• Detail-oriented and strong work ethic
• Strong functional knowledge of Microsoft suite programs such as MS Word and Excel
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require.Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.