Technical Quality Specialist - Chemistry

LifeLabs; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLabs, a leader in laboratory diagnostic information, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Quality Lead. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and ensure compliance with quality management processes. This full-time in-person role emphasizes making a meaningful impact on Canadians' health through diagnostic services.

Benefits

Employee Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years previous discipline-specific laboratory experience.
• Current registration with Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) required.
• Strong technical and quality systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting technical and quality assurance support.
• Ensure policies and procedures remain current with regulations.
• Lead projects and act as subject matter expert.

Skills

Quality Assurance

FDA Regulations

Data Collection

Root cause Analysis

Quality Management

Education

College Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

For over 50 years LifeLabs has beenCanadas leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose treat monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible accurate and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators operatingCanadasfirst commercial genetics lab and the countrys largest online patient portal with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results than112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs laboratories annually and our team of more than 6000 passionate caring and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition sample being tested or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Best Employers reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring agility teamwork and a customercentered approach. As part of this commitment LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Reports to : Manager Technical Quality

Status : Full Time

Schedule : Monday Friday

Additional Requirements : Experience working in the Chemistry field is required.

Number of Positions : 1

Start Date : ASAP

Internal Application Deadline : May 2 2025

This is an inperson role.

Purpose of the Role

Provide medical laboratory leadership disciplinespecific technical expertise and quality management consultation to Operations. Ensure processes and procedures remain current and compliant with scientific advancements technical developments and regulatory requirements of their disciplinespecific field of Medical Laboratory Science.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Provide troubleshooting technical and quality assurance / quality systems support for methodologies equipment and supplies currently in use
• Ensure department policies processes procedures and forms remain current with applicable regulations legislation and best practice
• Prepare and implement evaluation and validation protocols for new technologies equipment software supplies and procedures
• Lead infunction projects and act as subjectmatter experts for crossfunction projects as appropriate
• Participate in the development of indicators performance of audits review of QA and QI activities and the evaluation of nonconformances including development of reports and action plans
• Review and evaluate data from discipline specific QC and proficiency surveys
• Liaise with external stakeholders
• Provides support to Medical / Scientific Supply Chain Management Business Development IT and other support departments as required

What you bring to the role :

• College Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent education and experience
• In Ontario current registration with College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• In British Columbia current registration with Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Minimum of 3 years previous disciplinespecific laboratory experience
• Strong technical and quality systems knowledge and understanding to provide discipline specific expert technical and scientific support to all customers internal and external
• A clear understanding of regulatory compliance processes and the business impact of failing to meet external regulatory requirements
• Facilitation skills necessary to lead discipline specific teams and the confidence to conduct audits issue nonconformance reports requiring correction actions and followup on continues noncompliance
• The ability to use sound risk management analysis to assess the regulatory and business impact of prioritizing goals
• Excellent verbal communication skills to effectively communicate decisions and seek input
• Excellent technical writing skills to support the creation review and maintenance of documentation
• Strong organization change and project management skills to ensure that deliverables are achieved on schedule and in a controlled manner

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LifeLabs compensation programs are commensurate based on the role skill effort responsibility and working conditions irrespective of gender race ethnicity beliefs age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources opportunities as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program specific to the job position. Your package may include :

• Employee Group Benefits : Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs including Extended Health Care Dental Care and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs : Our award winning mental physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive wellbeing of our team members including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program financial planning tools and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement access to preferred rates and discount programs including WorkPerks Home and Auto Insurance Costco Membership etc. and optional healthrelated benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs Accessibility Policy and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation please contact your recruiter or email emailprotected .

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations and / or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments or through employerled vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians Apply today!

• Min Hiring Rate $73500.00
• Max Hiring Rate $93700.00

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Quality Assurance,FDA Regulations,Data Collection,Food Safety Experience,ISO 9001,Mobile Devices,Root cause Analysis,Quality Systems,OSHA,Food Processing,Quality Management,cGMP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 73500 - 93700

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