Quality Assurance Specialist

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Cannabis industry is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to manage the Quality Management System. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, writing SOPs, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate will have a background in science and experience in QA within GPP/GMP environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Quality Assurance experience in GPP/GMP manufacturing.
• Experience with technical report writing and scientific documents.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of Quality Management System at the site level.
• Ensure compliance with the Cannabis Act and GPP/GMP regulations.
• Write, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

BSc or Diploma in a science related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Veeva

Job description

Located in Barrie, Ontario, MediPharm Labs (TSX : LABS) offers a professional and collaborative workplace culture in a leading-edge facility built to international pharma standards. Our company is a recognized leader in the Cannabis industry, having received numerous entrepreneurship and cannabis awards. Our growing team of scientists, technicians, engineers and business professionals delivers quality and innovation through research, discipline, and forward thinking.

Position Overview :

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist (QMS) will support all aspects of Quality Management System at the site level as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Assisting the QA Manager (Quality Assurance Person) in managing the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensures the day-to-day QA tasks related to Veeva eQMS are carried out.
• Work with MPL staff to ensure Deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls are completed within the required timelines including leading biweekly meetings with relevant departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ensure compliance with the Cannabis Act, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), Narcotics Control Regulations (NCR), GPP / GMP, and HACCP, and other relevant legislation and standards.
• Writing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality policies / procedures to ensure continuous compliance with the Cannabis Act and GPP / GMP regulations.
• Enforcing established SOPs and all health & safety protocols and workplace policies to ensure consistent quality of all cannabis products, including but not limited to, dried cannabis, cannabis extracts, and edible cannabis.
• Assist in investigation of quality related issues and the preparation of quality related reports (CAPA, Deviation, Change Control and Investigation).
• Perform risk assessments and assist in the preparation of annual product quality reviews (APQRs).
• Assist with regulatory audits by providing aid for any documentation or follow-up actions, as required.
• Assist with Product Complaints log and investigations.
• Work with the QAP to ensure GPP / GMP requirements are being met for documentation, qualification, and validation.
• Other duties, as assigned by the QA Manager.

Academic / Educational Requirements

• BSc or Diploma or degree in a science related field and / or relevant industry experience.

Required Skills / Experience / Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years Quality Assurance experience in GPP / GMP manufacturing fields, preferably within Pharmaceutical, Legal Cannabis, Food Industry or any other relevant industry is considered an asset.
• Capable of multi-tasking with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills; Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage time, set priorities, and multi-task.
• Experience with technical report writing and scientific documents is considered an asset.
• Must possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with internal departments.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Team player, works well with others, able to take direction.
• Prior experience with Veeva or other eQMS is considered an asset.

About MediPharm Labs

Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms. Through its wholesale and white label platforms, MediPharm Labs formulates, develops, processes, packages and distributes cannabis extracts and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international markets.

In 2023, MediPharm acquired VIVO Cannabis Inc. which expanded MediPharm's reach to medical patients in Canada via the Canna Farms medical ecommerce platform, in Australia and Germany through Beacon Medical PTY and Beacon Medical GMBH. This acquisition also included Harvest Medical Clinics in Canada which provides medical cannabis patients.

MediPharm Labs is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact 705-719-7425 ext. 1080.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

2 April 2025

Full Time

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

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