Quality Control Technician - Toronto, Canada - Inter Cosmetiques Inc

Description

• Coordinate with warehouse, manufacturing, productions and R&D for production and incoming work flow for QC functions. Report to QA/QC Manager for quality issues.
• Inspect, sample and test raw materials, components, bulk and finished products for OTC products, NHP's and Cosmetics.
• Ability to utilize laboratory analysis skills i.e. titration, refractive index, specific gravity, melting point, microbial testing and chromatography.
• Perform and Coordinate water testing.
• Perform line clearance, inspections, inprocess checks for dispensing, manufacturing filling and packaging.
• Verify test results against specifications and promptly alert management of quality issues.
• Review vendor COA's to ensure specifications are met.
• Prepare COA's and inspection reports for incoming raw materials, packaging components, manufactured bulk and finished products.
• Perform other QC functions according to Inter Cosmetiques quality standards:
• Temperature and Environmental Monitoring i.e microbial air quality sampling and equipment swabbing
• Sample Retention Management, setting up QC standards, line standards and related specifications
• Stability testing on finished products for OTC, HNP and Cosmetics.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus. Maintain housekeeping such as supplies, ordering, documentation and batch record filling.
• Support QA compliance functions for complying to related regulatory GMP standards:
• Assisting in the revision and development of SOP's, test methods and specifications.
• Manage OutofSpecification Investigations and deviations.
• Participate in Change Control requests, execution and closure.
• Executing Validation studies or laboratory experiments as required
• Conducting monthly safety and QA/QC housekeeping audits.

• College or University Degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• One year relevant experience in quality control, quality assurance, product development or a proven track record within pharmaceutical, NHP or Cosmetic industry.
• Must be computer literate with good working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Good working knowledge of SOP's and GMP's applicable to quality operations and manufacturing.
• Understanding of Manufacturing and equipment processes.
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• A strong Team player and able to communicate with various levels within the organization.
• Knowledge Good Laboratory Practices, chemistry techniques, terminology, equipment and QC testing procedures.

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

• French not required

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Overtime pay