Quality Assurance Specialist

Groupe Marcelle is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a full-time position (37.5 hours/week) on an 12-month contract (maternity leave). This role is fully on-site due to the nature of the position.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the facility. The individual in this role manages the Quality Assurance system to ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements.

At Groupe Marcelle, we dare to grow together and fully invest ourselves to build a future worthy of our Canadian pride.

• 9200 Chemin Côte-de-Liesse, Montreal
• This position is fully on-site, as the responsibilities of the role require consistent in-person collaboration and presence.

• A growing Canadian company
• A stimulating environment where boldness, empowerment, and partnership are encouraged
• A human and committed team made up of passionate people moving forward together

• Ensure a daily presence on the production floor to support manufacturing teams
• Conduct daily inspections of manufacturing and packaging areas to ensure compliance with GMP requirements
• Act as the quality reference for operations
• Monitor and manage environmental control systems and related alarms
• Oversee the pest control program

• Review batch records (bulk and finished products)
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Release finished products, bulk products, raw materials, and packaging components for DIN products
• Review and approve work orders
• Review and approve manufacturing and packaging master records

• Manage quality documentation
• Digitize batch records, master records, and training documentation
• Maintain and update databases
• Track and update key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Manage procedures within the document management system (DMS)
• Ensure timely updates and follow-up on procedural changes

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support internal and external audits
• Contribute to the optimization of quality processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field) or a technical diploma in Quality Assurance
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetics industry
• Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience working in a production environment (operations / QA shop floor support)
• Excellent knowledge of GMP standards (Health Canada, FDA)
• Proficiency with standard computer tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Someone with exceptional attention to detail and a strong focus on data integrity
• Highly organized, autonomous, and proactive, with a strong sense of initiative
• A strong problem solver
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• A demonstrated leader
• A collaborative team player

Please note that the tasks and responsibilities listed above are intended as a summary and are not exhaustive.