Quality Control Associate I (13-month contract)

CCRM; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, is seeking a Quality Control Associate I to join their bioengineering team. This role involves designing and implementing quality management programs for cell and gene therapy. Key responsibilities include executing QC testing, reporting test failures, and maintaining lab records. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field, preferably Cell Biology, along with relevant laboratory experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. CCRM offers a dynamic and flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field, preferably in Cell Biology.
• Experience with various molecular biology techniques.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Strong English written and oral communication.
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement a QC service program for operations.
• Execute QC testing according to SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Report failures and conduct troubleshooting.
• Write protocols, test methods and technical reports as required.
• Maintain records and lab notebooks; provide data for QA review.
• Coordinate method transfers between clients and R&D group.
• Perform method development, qualification and validation under supervision.

Skills

Cell culture

ELISA

qPCR

SDS-PAGE

DNA/RNA analysis

Enzyme activity

Strong English communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field

Tools

ELISA

qPCR

SDS-PAGE

DNA/RNA analysis

Job description

CCRM, based in Toronto, Canada, is a public-private partnership that is developing and commercializing cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine-based technologies. We are leveraging our network of academics, industry partners and investors to tackle significant industry challenges and advance our most promising technologies to the market to meet the needs of patients. For more information about CCRM, please visit our website at ccrm.ca.

Position Summary:

As a Quality Control Associate I at CCRM, you will be part of a diverse bioengineering team focused on designing and implementing a quality management program within the cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine fields. You will provide technical expertise and will work within the team to define and execute project tasks, as well as day-to-day operational duties. You will be a Quality Control (QC) team member who helps to bring new and innovative products to market to enable life-saving advances in cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine.

Responsibilities

• This position has responsibilities to CCRM and all its contracted facilities.
• Implement a QC service program to support future and current operations.
• Execute QC testing, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cGMP guidelines.
• Report test failures to QC manager. Conduct troubleshooting with support of senior QC Associates.
• Write protocols, test methods and technical reports as required.
• Keep all records and lab notebooks in good order. Analyze testing data and provide data for QA review in a timely manner.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in good order, perform calibrations and qualifications as required.
• Coordinate method transfers between clients and the Research and Development (R&D) group.
• Perform method development, qualification and validation as required under supervision of senior QC associates.
• Perform additional tasks as required.
• Demonstrate CCRM’s values: Purpose, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Collaboration, and motivate others to do the same.
• Continuously grow and adapt in a fast-paced environment to keep yourself and the organization at the forefront of the cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine fields.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field, Cell Biology preferred.
• Experience with cell culture, ELISA, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, DNA/RNA analysis, and enzyme activity.
• Strong English written and oral communication.
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Understanding of Health Canada/US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) GMP regulations and Quality Control principles.
• Proven experience writing GMP documents (i.e. SOPs, validation procedures).
• Ability to deliver high quality work with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with assertive, responsible, and accountable attitude.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic familiarity with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• GMP training/experience.

CCRM is a developing organization and represents a fluid working environment. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, and duties will be influenced by the needs of the organization.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

An applicant’s compensation package is finalized once the interview process is concluded and accounts for the nature of the role as well as the experience, competencies (job knowledge, skills and abilities) of the applicant and internal equity.

CCRM is committed to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position. Applicants should make their requirements known once contacted to schedule an interview, or when the job offer has been made.