At Labstat our strength is our people. For over 45 years we are the premier CRO’s in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Today Labstat International is a member of the Certified group of companies and we are recognized as an international “Center of Excellence”. We are the world’s largest independent testing laboratory specializing in analytical chemistry, in vitro toxicology and microbiology for the nicotine and cannabis industries. We are a certified GLP laboratory with both SCC and ISO accreditation.

As a result of our continuing growth, Labstat has the following employment opportunity available:

QA Specialist

We currently, we have an opening for a QA Specialist to join our Quality Department. Reporting to the Director Quality Assurance.

Primary responsibilities of the job:

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  Primary lead for the coordination and maintenance of the Quality Management System
• Manages and maintains current accreditations and regulatory licenses (ISO 17025 Accreditation, GLP Recognition, GMP and Cannabis Testing License)
• Coordinates and manages the process to obtain any additional certifications as required.
• Arranges and prepares for external audits, assists with pre and post-assessment activities. Coordinates necessary action on audit findings corrective/preventive actions, and responds to related findings externally.
• Coordinates internal auditing programs and procedures consistent with the organization’s requirements
• Reviews/ Approves Method validation reports
• Reviews/ Approves User requirement Specifications, Equipment Qualification/ Validation reports
• Responsible for training, coaching, supporting the growth and development of Quality staff
• Manages refresher training (ISO 17025, GLP and GMP) for laboratory staff.
• Responsible for corporate quality projects as assigned
• Coordinates Proficiency Testing and Vendor qualification process
• Identifies process difficulties and reports these together with proposed solutions to management
• Coordinates and manages risk evaluations and change control

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Minimum Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline (Chemical or Biological Sciences)
• 3+ years experience in a QA position in an accredited laboratory
• Proficient in compliance with ISO 17025, GLP and/or GMP, quality assurance systems and documentation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Organizational, prioritization, time management and problem-solving skills
• Experience in using various analytical instrumentation commonly found in a commercial laboratory.
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); Computer literate. Familiarity with IT systems, electronic submission systems, data and document management system