QA Specialist - A​/QPIC

Medisca is a global company leveraging strong partnerships to serve healthcare professionals across diverse wellness disciplines. Offering extensive and essential solutions - including pharmaceutical ingredients and service, mixing technology manufacturing, analytical testing, and education – Medisca is bridging the gaps in healthcare  with an unwavering commitment to precision, innovation, and societal impact.

The primary purpose of the  A/QPIC – QA Specialist  is to fulfill day-to-day activities involving controlled substances as well as quality assurance. The position performs activities involving narcotics and controlled substances in terms of receiving, inventory, shipping, and reporting to ensure compliance with controlled substance regulations. The position also handles Quality Events, Quarantines, Rejections, Returns, and other Quality Assurance-related activities to ensure compliance with GMP.

This individual is expected to work in a team environment and independently to meet defined objectives based on established timelines and deliver project work in a manner consistent with the company’s values.

If you are an enthusiastic self-starter, goal driven, love quality and have an interest in the pharmaceutical industry, then we are looking for you!

Location
Richmond, BC - Onsite

Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 3:45pm Friday

Salary
$60,000 annually

The opportunity
We invest time and resources into making sure Medisca is as good as the people we hire.

Responsibilities & Duties
Controlled Substance Activities

Process Outbound Controlled Substance orders as per SOP

Verify and process order information

Pick and pack the correct product with accuracy

Select appropriate courier and ship the order with accuracy

File and retain relevant documents

Process Inbound Controlled Substance orders as per SOP

Review and initiate replenishment orders for Controlled Substances

Inspect incoming packages of Controlled Substances for damage or tampering

Verify the goods to ensure accurate identity and quantity against the original order sheet

Maintain Inventory and Reports

Perform monthly and year-end inventory count of Controlled Substances

Prepare monthly activity reports of Controlled Substances

Prepare Loss and Theft reports (when applicable)

Complete periodic security checks

Quality Control / Quality Assurance

Collaborate and ensure adequacy of SOPs and Quality-related documentation

Initiate Quality Events as per SOPs to ensure compliance with GMP and regulations

Perform Quality functions such as Quarantine, Rejection, Inspection to assist in investigations

Maintain system information such as Code set-ups, BOMs, specs, etc

Support calibration and monitoring activities of the Temperature/Humidity Environmental Monitoring System

Support validation activities, as applicable

Qualifications

Minimum B.S. Degree or equivalent in Life-science or related field

Previous designation/experience as QPIC or A/QPIC is considered an asset

Experience in a cGMP environment is considered an asset

Working knowledge of regulations required (cGMP, 21 CFR PART 11 and 211, ICH Q7, GUI 0104, GAMP 5, NCR)

Experience with quality systems including change control, risk assessment and management, incident management, and deviation management

Strong attention to detail as well as analytical & problem solving skills

Self-motivated and quick learner of processes and technologies

Ability to multitask and manage/prioritize multiple projects and deadlines with high accuracy

Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Able to work well both independently and collaborate with others

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Syspro and Master Control is considered an asset

Excellent communication skills; fluent English (oral & written) required

What’s In It For You…

Work/Life Balance - PTO and vacation policy

Invest in your health – Choice of modular plans, health spending account and free Telemedicine

Your Future is Bright – Opportunities to learn and grow within Medisca

Save for your Future – Medisca contributes to a deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) when you invest in RRSPs

Help us grow – Employee Referral Program

We like to have fun – company events throughout the year

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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