Intern - Qc Analyst - Brampton, Canada - Tilray

Tilray

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Brampton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Intern - QC Analyst - Brampton ON

Monday-Friday

_About Tilray Brands Inc._

Tilray Brands is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better - one person at a time - by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life by providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind, body, and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing.

Tilray's mission is to be the trusted partner for its patients and consumers by providing them with a cultivated experience and health and wellbeing through high-quality, differentiated brands and innovative products.

A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray's unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages.

Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?_

_Job Summary:
_

Supports QC Laboratory and Operations by performing the duties as described below.
Supports QC Laboratory with all activities related to handling samples destined for analytical testing. Acts as Reference standard Coordinator and handles all activities related to the Reference Standards.

_Responsibilities:
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The duties of the QC Intern involve, but not limited to, the following:
1. Responsible for receiving, inspection, and logging all the samples that are sent to ARA
Avanti Rx Analytics Inc. for analysis.
2. Receives, logs, distributes, controls, and maintains inventory of all laboratory standards. Ensures all standard usage is logged and all standards are stored according to the requirements.
3. Performs sampling of the raw materials according to related SOPs
4. Assists analysts by distributing samples and standards.
5. Assures that cannabis sample is logged and returned to the vault after usage.
6.

Performs the following with respect to the Stability Program:

Obtains stability samples from the client (if applicable) or ARA Operations
Labels and incubates samples
Updates Stability Chamber Inventory Logbook(s)
Removes samples from the Stability Chamber(s) at the defined time points / dates
7. Acts as backup for Lab Support Technician and assists with reagent and consumables receipts, when requested.
Performs daily calibration of laboratory balances, pH meters and performs pipette verification.
Changes charts on chart recorders weekly.
Responsible for daily monitoring of water system, reporting TOC and resistivity values and outsourcing water testing as per SOP requirements.
Responsible for glassware cleaning, drying, and arranging glassware on the shelves
8. Performs chemistry analysis such as Description, Loss on Drying, pH, TLC, titrations, HPLC etc. upon request.
9. Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with GMPs, GLPs, SOPs and established regulatory requirements.
10. Promptly notifies QC Supervisor /Designate of any anomalies, observations, which may impact the accuracy /validity of data.
11. Works as an effective team member to meet departmental goals, sharing knowledge with team members and across QC.
12. Maintains compliance to all health and safety standards.
13. Establishes and maintains effective and professional working relationships with team members and other ARA employees.

_Qualifications:
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Currently enrolled in third or fourth year of a science related diploma or degree (BSc., MSc.) program.
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well as part of a team
Basic knowledge of commonly used computer programs (Excel, Word)
Experience in a GMP laboratory environment is an asset.