Quality Control Technician

Cynet systems Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in Ottawa is seeking a candidate for quality control testing. Responsibilities include testing card lots, maintaining QC equipment, and tracking inventory. Candidates should have a background in a scientific field and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Attention to detail and the ability to adapt to varied tasks are essential. The position may require flexibility for overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a scientific or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of GMP and laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Test card lots, readers, and tubes using written instructions.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of QC equipment.
• Track inventory and communicate reorder points.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Basic troubleshooting skills

Manual dexterity

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education in a scientific or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Test card lots, readers, and capillary tubes from the assembly departments using written instructions.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of QC testing equipment and record activities in maintenance logs, with guidance from senior technicians.
• Track inventory of QC supplies, replenish in-house stock, and communicate reorder points to responsible personnel.
• Participate in testing process and equipment improvement efforts, including experimental testing, and maintain accurate records.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Post-secondary education in a scientific or related field, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic troubleshooting of technological issues.
• Basic understanding of GMP and good laboratory practices.
• Ability to perform routine, detailed testing and adapt to varied tasks.
• Regular exposure to blood from screened donors.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours for overnight shifts and on-call support.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team while managing personal responsibilities.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and organize/prioritize multiple tasks.
• Basic computer, software application, and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Awareness of health and safety in a laboratory environment.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and ability to distinguish colors.
• Combination of sitting and standing with extended periods of detailed visual inspection.
• Regular handling of blood from screened donors.
• Walking, bending, stretching, and occasional lifting of boxes up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• Experience in Quality Control, including blood testing, pipettes, centrifuges, and tabletop analyzers.
• Knowledge of basic statistics.
• Trained phlebotomist.