QA Specialist - A/QPIC

Medisca is a global company leveraging strong partnerships to serve healthcare professionals across diverse wellness disciplines. Offering extensive and essential solutions - including pharmaceutical ingredients and service, mixing technology manufacturing, analytical testing, and education – Medisca is bridging the gaps in healthcare with an unwavering commitment to precision, innovation, and societal impact. 

The primary purpose of the A/QPIC – QA Specialist is to fulfill day-to-day activities involving controlled substances as well as day-to-day activities pertaining to quality assurance. The position performs activities involving narcotics and controlled substances in terms of receiving, inventory, shipping, and reporting to ensure compliance with controlled substance regulations. The position also performs activities related to Quality Events, Quarantines, Rejections, Returns as well as any other Quality Assurance-related activites to ensure compliance with GMP. This individual is expected to work in a team environment and independently to meet defined objectives based on established timelines and deliver project work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s values.

 If you are an enthusiastic self-starter, goal driven, love quality and have an interest in the pharmaceutical industry, then we are looking for you!

Location: Richmond, BC - Onsite

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 3:45pm Friday

Salary: $60,000 annually

The opportunity 

Responsibilities & Duties

Controlled Substance Activities

• Process Outbound Controlled Substance orders as per SOP
  
  
  
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    • Verify and process order information
    
    
    • Pick and pack the correct product with accuracy
    
    
    • Select appropriate courier and ship the order with accuracy
    
    
    • File and retain relevant documents
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


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• Process Inbound Controlled Substance orders as per SOP
  
  
  
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    • Review and initiate replenishment orders for Controlled Substances
    
    
    • Inspect incoming packages of Controlled Substances for damage or tampering
    
    
    • Verify the goods to ensure accurate identity and quantity against the original order sheet
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


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• Maintain Inventory and Reports                                                                                 


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    • Perform monthly and year-end inventory count of Controlled Substances
    
    
    • Prepare monthly activity reports of Controlled Substances
    
    
    • Prepare Loss and Theft reports (when applicable)
    
    
    • Complete periodic security checks
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Quality Control / Quality Assurance

• Collaborate and ensure adequacy of SOPs and Quality-related documentation


• Initiate Quality Events as per SOPs to ensure compliance with GMP and regulations


• Perform Quality functions as such Quarantine, Rejection, Inspection to assist in investigations


• Maintain system information such as Code set-ups, BOMs, specs, etc


• Support calibration and monitoring activities of the Temperature/Humidity Environmental Monitoring System


• Support validation activities, as applicable

Qualifications 

• Minimum B.S. Degree or equivalent in Life-science or related field


• Previous designation/experience as QPIC or A/QPIC is considered an asset


• Experience in a cGMP environment is considered an asset


• Working knowledge of regulations required (cGMP, 21 CFR PART 11 and 211, ICH Q7, GUI 0104, GAMP 5, NCR)


• Experience with quality systems including change control, risk assessment and management, incident management, and deviation management


• Strong attention to detail as well as analytical & problem solving skills


• Self-motivated and quick learner of processes and technologies


• Ability to multitask and manage/prioritize multiple projects and deadlines with high accuracy


• Excellent technical writing and communication skills


• Able to work well both independently and collaborate with others


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Syspro and MasterControl is considered an asset


• Excellent communication skills; fluent English (oral & written) required

What’s in it for you… 

We invest time and resources into making sure Medisca is as good as the people we hire.

• Work/Life Balance  - PTO and vacation policy 


• Invest in your health – Choice of modular plans, health spending account and free Telemedicine 


• Your Future is Bright – Opportunities to learn and grow within Medisca 


• Save for your Future – Medisca contributes to a deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) when you invest in RRSPs 


• Help us grow – Employee Referral Program 


• We like to have fun – company events throughout the year 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.   

We are an equal opportunity employer.   

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