Quality Assurance Technician

Univar Solutions USA Inc; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Assurance Technician, where you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring that our processes meet industry regulations and standards. You will be responsible for managing laboratory operations, conducting inspections, and writing standard operating procedures. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this innovative firm provides a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Vision Insurance

Dental Coverage

Retirement Programs

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance, Compliance, or Regulatory fields.
• Prior analytical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory operations including equipment calibration and sample management.
• Lead self-inspections to resolve compliance issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Quality Assurance

Compliance Knowledge

Education

High School Degree

Bachelor's of Science Degree

Tools

Laboratory Equipment (GC, Density Meter, etc.)

Job description

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

Quality Assurance Technician

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Execute individual responsibilities toward branch quality systems aligned with Corporate Quality, Industry standards, Federal regulations, and Individual branch requirements
• Primary point of contact for all Quality issues
• Participate in and lead, when necessary, self-inspections to resolve compliance issues and trends; communicate findings to appropriate employees and management
• Participate and provide support regarding Corrective Actions, Audits, Customer Complaints to assure compliance with requirements
• Investigate Quality non-conformances, resolve investigations, and root cause determination and remediation
• Assist in gathering data and preparing branch prior to external Compliance and Quality Audits (Customer, Supplier, FDA or other Agencies, and Associations)
• Writing SOPs and creating local forms for branch
• Collaborate with and back up Operations Supervisors
• Manage laboratory operations including equipment calibration, sample management, record keeping and the processing of samples with analytical equipment provided to meet branch and customer requirements.
• Organizational skills such as analyzing data, prioritizing multiple tasks, and keeping accurate calendars
• Ability to manage resources to meet timelines
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and conduct detailed work activities in a laboratory environment

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High School Degree, required
• Bachelor's of Science Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Prior Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Compliance, or Regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Packaging, or other non-QA areas is preferred but not required
• Prior analytical laboratory experience including use of various laboratory equipment (GC, Density Meter, Refractive Index, Karl Fisher, and other equipment) preferred

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

202 Oakdale Rd., Jamestown, NC 27282-9201

PAY & BENEFITS:

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.