Quality Control Technician

Cynet Systems Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join their team. This role involves testing and maintaining Quality Control equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and participating in equipment improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have a background in science, strong technical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to contribute to a vital healthcare process, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a science-related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and troubleshooting basic tech issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of card lots and Quality Control supplies.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of testing equipment.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

GMP knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Team communication

Manual dexterity

Ability to assess computers

Education

Post-secondary education in science

Tools

Pipettes

Centrifuges

Tabletop analyzers

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Test for various purposes (using written instructions) of card lots/readers/capillary tubes coming from the assembly departments.
• Carry out routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of Quality Control testing equipment and records these activities in maintenance logs with assistance and guidance from a higher-level technician.
• Ability to track inventory of Quality Control supplies and replace what is in house and communicate to responsible personnel reorder points.
• Participate in the testing process and equipment improvement efforts, including experimental testing.
• Maintain appropriate records for testing.

Skills, Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in a field of science or related field, and/or combination of education and technical experience.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and capable in troubleshooting basic technological issues.
• Some working knowledge of GMP and good lab practices.
• Routine, detailed nature of testing.
• Flexibility required for varied nature of testing.
• Regular and reoccurring exposure to blood from screened donors.
• Flexibility with adjusting work hours to follow up with overnight shifts as scheduled including on-call support.
• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment while satisfying personal responsibilities.
• Ability to function in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and multi-task.
• Ability to assess and troubleshoot computers, software applications and equipment.
• Ready to speak up about concerns.
• Satisfaction derived from solid completion of tasks.
• Clear understanding of health and safety in a lab environment.

Physical Demand (Due top nature of job):

• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Combination of sitting and standing.
• Extended periods of detailed visual inspection.
• Involves regular and occurring exposure to blood from screened donors
• Work involves inventorying and processing cards, which requires walking, bending, stretching and occasionally the candidate should be able to lift 30 pounds with assistance.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Quality Control experience such as blood testing, use of pipettes, centrifuges, and tabletop analyzers is an asset.
• Knowledge of basic statistics.
• Trained phlebotomist.