As a leading manufacturer and distributor of health products, our customers depend on our quality and service excellence. Our team values a 70 year tradition of innovation, integrity, respect, quality and partnership, and Vita Health Products rewards us with competitive wages, benefits and the satisfaction that comes from knowing that our work enriches the lives of others. Join our Team!
Under the direction of the Manager of Laboratory Services, and in accordance with policies, standards and procedures of Vita Health Products Inc., this position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the lab, the cleaning of glassware used for analysis and will also perform routine physical analysis.
Specific Duties:
Supervise Quality Assurance Associates.
Coordinate and maintain the vendor classification program for the evaluation and approval of all incoming raw materials, purchased bulks and packaging components to ensure acceptable quality and safety factors are met and maintained. Record and analyze data, perform calculations and preventative maintenance and calibration of select equipment.
Maintain the master vendor files for purchased bulks, raw materials, contract labs and contract packagers. This responsibility includes ensuring that Vita Health has current copies of Establishment or Site License, and copy of regulatory audit. Train personnel in the use of laboratory equipment and methods.
Co-ordinate the external audit program by either performing external audit of vendors, contract packagers and laboratory and/or using recognized regulatory inspection audit report to ensure compliance with Vita Health's current vendor certification program against GMP and customer requirements.
Co-ordinate the internal audit program.
Co-ordinate and maintain Quality Agreements.
Oversee the account specific product specification sheets.
Manager, Quality Assurance Designate.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields.
Minimum 3 years experience in a GMP regulated environment with 2 years experience in a quality environment with supervisory experience. Experience in auditing is an asset.
Working knowledge of drug and NHP GMP.
Knowledge of MS Office is essential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Join one of Canada's largest producers of pharmaceutical and over-the counter products. Submit your résumé including salary expectations to Human Resources, 150 Beghin Ave., Wpg., MB, R2J 3W2, Fax (204) 654-9528 or email: hrvita@vitahealth.ca.