Quality Control Technician

CEVA Logistics; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Cambridge, Canada. You will perform testing to ensure the quality of products and prepare workstations for higher-level technicians. The ideal candidate has a Laboratory Technician Diploma and experience in bacterial testing. This role emphasizes exceptional communication skills and commitment to quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience including testing for bacteria, yeast, mould & viruses preferred.
• Knowledge of cell culture is an asset.
• Pharmaceutical or biologics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the tests according to the procedures and investigate testing when necessary.
• Prepare the workstations and labware for testing.
• Alert management in case of emerging trends in product quality.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Bacterial testing

Communication skills

PCR techniques

Education

Laboratory Technician Diploma

Job description

Overview

Quality Control Technician

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife. Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Your missions

Yourmissions :

Quality Control Technician

At campus level, execute tests in order to control the quality of Ceva products according to the procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute the tests according to the procedures and the daily timeline and investigate testing when necessary to ensure maximum results
• Complete the assigned CAPA, change control or any other assigned action in due time
• Alert management in case of emerging trend in terms of product quality, unusual events, etc.
• At operator level, prepare the workstations, labware, rooms (equipment, consumable items) to allow higher level technicians to perform tests in adequate conditions
• Perform the sampling routine based on ad hoc documents
• Write sampling instructions and test methods
• Ensure up-to-date documents are available at the workstation
• Check and fill relevant documents related to laboratory working conditions
• Sr. Technicians: Train technicians on their knowledge
• May perform self-inspections
• Quality control sterility and potency testing
• Raw ingredient, in process and final vaccine sampling and testing
• Quality control activities by microscopic inspection
• Quality testing support for final product testing activities
• Quality testing support for validation activities
• Maintaining inventory of QC supplies and ordering of media, and other materials
• Laboratory, test room, and equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Equipment calibration verification
• Environmental sampling and testing
• Auditing of production activities
• Participation in inspections and audits as required
• Other QA/QC related duties as required

Competencies

• Drive Ambition & Accountability
• Influence Others
• Collaborate with Empathy
• Engage & Develop
• Shape Solutions out of Complexity
• Client Focus

Qualifications

• Laboratory Technician Diploma or equivalent experience
• Laboratory experience including testing for bacteria, yeast, mould & viruses preferred
• Knowledge of cell culture an asset
• Pharmaceutical or biologics experience preferred
• Experience with PCR or similar techniques would be an asset
• Has exceptional English communication skills and will communicate well with the team and Manager

Your profile

Qualifications:

• Laboratory Technician Diploma or equivalent experience
• Laboratory experience including testing for bacteria, yeast, mould & viruses preferred
• Knowledge of cell culture an asset
• Pharmaceutical or biologics experience preferred
• Experience with PCR or similar techniques would be an asset
• Has exceptional English communication skills and will communicate well with the team and Manager