Quality Assurance Technologist - #188546

Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.The Quality Assurance Technologist assists in the maintenance of Quality Assurance (QA) systems for the Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) production laboratories. These systems include, but are not limited to, document control, validation, auditing, corrective/preventative actions, and instrument calibration/preventive maintenance. The Quality Assurance Technologist receives guidance from the Quality Assurance Associate in prioritization and performance of these tasks.

Duties/Accountabilities

• Assists in establishing QA functions modeled on ISO 9000:2000 standards and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP’s).
• Performs daily QA tasks and duties such as:
• Maintaining formal documentation of laboratory processes (SOPs).
• Conducting internal and external audits on a regular basis and reporting audit findings in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintaining a comprehensive corrective and preventive action program.
• Maintaining a validation program for instrumentation and procedures.
• Scheduling and prioritizing repair and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Communicates quality policy, metrics and trends to GSC staff.
• Participates in the design and development of LIMS and other laboratory software.
• Assists in conducting training sessions for production staff. Maintains training records.
• Assists in the provision of input to the technology development staff regarding the development of improved laboratory workflow and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from a recognized Diploma program in Biotechnology and one (1) years of recent related experience in a research laboratory including experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) environment and familiarity with both standard molecular biology techniques and laboratory automation or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team.

Demonstrated ability to organize work and establish priorities.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.