Quality Control Technician : Monday-Friday Day Shift - #181571

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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

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We are seeking a QC Technician to join our Guelph campus team on the day shift. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM.

The QC Technician executes tests in order to control the quality of Ceva products according to the procedures. Responsibilities include:

Right Level of Quality & Strategy

• Execute the tests according to the procedures and the daily timeline and investigate testing when necessary to ensure maximum results.
• Complete the assigned CAPA, change control or any other assigned action in due time.
• Alert management in case of emerging trend in terms of product quality, unusual event, etc.
• At operator level, prepare the workstations, labware, rooms (equipment, consumable items) to allow higher level technicians to perform tests in adequate conditions.
• Perform the sampling routine based on ad hoc documents.
  
  

QMS & Documentation

• Write sampling instructions and test methods.
• Ensure up-to-date documents are available at the workstation.
• Check and fill relevant documents related to laboratory working conditions.
  
  

Community Building and Activation

• Sr. technicians: Train technicians on their knowledge.
  
  

Audits & Inspections

• May perform self-inspections.
  
  

Maintenance and Care of Birds and Bird Rooms

• Feed and water all birds and record observations as set out
• Control room temperature and humidity
• Replace or clean vent filters
• Clean and disinfect empty bird rooms
• Record in Logbook when rooms cleaned and disinfected
• Record daily temperature of all refrigerated units; report problems
• Order Feed and Supplies as needed
  
  

Daily Tasks Include

• Quality control sterility and potency testing.
• Raw ingredient, in process and final vaccine sampling and testing.
• Quality control activities by microscopic inspection.
• Quality testing support for final product testing activities.
• Quality testing support for I&D activities.
• Quality testing support for validation activities.
• Maintaining inventory of QC supplies and ordering of media, and other materials.
• Preparation and sterilization of media, solutions, and materials.
• Laboratory, test room, and equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Equipment calibration verification.
• Environmental sampling and testing.
• Auditing of production activities.
• Participation in inspections and audits as required.
• Other QA/QC related duties as required.
  
  

Your Profile

• You have a post secondary education in a relevant field
• You have a demonstrated understanding of quality control principles
• You have a high attention to detail
• You have laboratory experience including testing for bacteria, yeast & mould
• You have GMP Pharmaceutical or biologics experience
• You have experience with PCR or similar techniques
• Ideally you have experience working with birds or other animals