• Job Description

  Req#: 2555

  QC Chemistry Lab Technician

  Kelowna Main Facility, 8955 Jim Bailey Crescent, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Req #2555

  July 29, 2024

  As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

  Job Summary:

  The Laboratory Technician provides robust testing using titration, wet chemistry, and physical analysis techniques while improving area logistics and efficiency, while taking into consideration the company’s commitment to our seven core values, one of which is Sustainability (people, the planet, and profit), in the planning and implementation of all actions related to areas of responsibility.

  Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform QC testing and assess data against pre-determined specifications on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products utilizing ICP, GC, or ELISA instruments in addition to basic laboratory testing (i.e.: weights, UV-Vis, FTIR, etc.) as per pharmacopeial or in-house methods
  • Follow safe work and laboratory practices for cleaning lab glassware, equipment use and preventative maintenance, sample handling and archiving, chemical and waste handling, gas cylinder movement, and lifting items up to 15kg
  • Report and participate in laboratory and product excursion investigations such as alert, action, out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT) and non-conformance investigations (NCI)
  • Participate in process improvement by supporting system enhancements
  • Write and revise quality control methods, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work procedures (WPs), help maintain reference standards and their records, participate in product specification revisions, and perform QC peer review
  • Learn and apply understanding of STARLIMS lab information management software, from sample login to run completion
  • Learn and perform preventative maintenance and calibration activities for laboratory and production equipment.
  • Participate in validation or technical document activities.
  • Follow and adhere to all given instructions including work procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  • Strictly adhere to and observe all safety policies as outlined in the company policies and training sessions
  • Other duties as assigned

  Requirements:

  Technical

  • Completion of a diploma in a science discipline
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience operating and maintaining lab equipment and instrumentation
  • Experience in an analytical laboratory setting is an asset
  • Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook
  • Familiarity with laboratory information management system (LIMS) is an asset
  • Lean Six Sigma training, or equivalent, is an asset
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

  Attributes

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Must be able to lift and move items up to 15kg
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job
  • Availability for occasional overtime is an essential function of this job

  This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!
  
  All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.

  FLKelowna

  Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Min Hiring Rate $48,000.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $60,000.00

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• About the company

  Natural Factors has been making the very best natural health solutions — vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, herbals and specially formulated natural solutions for the past 5 decades.

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