Quality Technician

Sotalent; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a Quality Technician II for a weekend shift on-site. You will conduct analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to verify quality and regulatory compliance, while maintaining lab documentation and supporting GMP/GDP adherence.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data integrity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, or a laboratory-based environment within regulated industries.
• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline.
• Understanding of GMP, GDP and regulatory requirements.
• Strong digital literacy and experience working with laboratory data, quality systems, and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical and chemical testing of raw materials, packaging components, in-process materials, and finished products to verify quality and compliance.
• Perform sampling activities for incoming materials, components, and production-related samples according to established procedures.
• Generate and maintain accurate laboratory documentation, reports, quality records, investigations, and change management documentation.
• Monitor product stability programs and evaluate results to support product quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recognize and communicate laboratory risks, quality concerns, and compliance issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support laboratory operations to ensure testing activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, and other applicable quality standards.
• Review and maintain high-quality documentation to support data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance, training, and knowledge-sharing support to colleagues to strengthen quality practices and laboratory performance.
• Ensure testing activities, results reporting, and quality processes meet business requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quality investigations and resolution of quality-related events.
• Follow company policies and applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Skills

Lab testing methods

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

GMP/GDP

Data reporting tools

Independent work

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biology/Microbiology or related

Tools

Chromatography

Laboratory instrumentation

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Job description

Quality Technician II (Weekend Shift – 18 Months Contract)

Industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Work Setting: On-site

Are you passionate about ensuring product quality, maintaining laboratory excellence, and using scientific analysis to support safe and compliant products? Join a quality-focused laboratory environment where you'll perform analytical testing, support quality systems, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that help maintain the highest standards of product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical and chemical testing of raw materials, packaging components, in-process materials, and finished products to verify quality and compliance.
• Perform sampling activities for incoming materials, components, and production-related samples according to established procedures.
• Generate and maintain accurate laboratory documentation, reports, quality records, investigations, and change management documentation.
• Monitor product stability programs and evaluate results to support product quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recognize and communicate laboratory risks, quality concerns, and compliance issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support laboratory operations to ensure testing activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and other applicable quality standards.
• Review and maintain high-quality documentation to support data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance, training, and knowledge-sharing support to colleagues to strengthen quality practices and laboratory performance.
• Ensure testing activities, results reporting, and quality processes meet business requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quality investigations and resolution of quality-related events.
• Follow company policies and applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, or a laboratory-based environment within regulated industries.
• Understanding of laboratory testing methodologies and analytical techniques.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong digital literacy and experience working with laboratory data, quality systems, and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in pharmaceutical, healthcare, food, consumer products, environmental, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with pharmacopeia standards, laboratory guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical technologies.
• Technical writing experience, including investigations, deviations, change controls, and quality documentation.
• Exposure to chromatography or other advanced analytical testing techniques is considered an advantage.