Job Description

A career at Resilience is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to change the future.
Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that's changing the way medicine is made. We're building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Control Raw Material Associate I is responsible to help/assist the Supervisor/Manager in performing the day-to-day activities of the department, ensuring all work is completed accurately within specified time frames, always following the GMP. At the direction of the Supervisor/Manager, communicate and coordinate with warehouse and production departments for the release of materials in a timely manner. Responsible for sampling, inspecting raw materials, components, containers and closures, packaging, and printed materials, according to cGMP and company specifications with little supervision required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform raw material quality control activities for control of received raw materials/chemicals / components / container-closure/ packaging / printed material intended for use in production for manufacture of clinical or commercial product.
• Perform material inspection, logbook entries for incoming materials, sampling of raw materials and packaging components, testing (as required), completion of documentation and labelling, to release / reject materials as per SOP's. The raw material sampling activity may require handling containers up to 25 Kg.
• Ensure that all raw material sampling, testing, and reporting activities are carried out on schedule and are performed according to company policies, established procedures and cGMP regulations. Maintain records.
• Participate in scheduled cleaning of sampling areas and other raw material department housekeeping duties at both RESILIENCE sites (Meadowpine & Ambassador).
• Report to supervisor / manager any deviations from company procedures, or other discrepancies that may affect product quality or cGMP status according to established procedures.
• Maintain raw materials lab instrumentation and facility at both RESILIENCE sites (Meadowpine & Ambassador).
• Ensure documentation systems are accurate and up to date.
• Assist in implementation of corrective action plans, participate in identifying root causes, and communicate with other departments regarding pending issues.
• Follow RESILIENCE EH&S safety standards and procedures, and understands SDS (safety data sheets)
• Perform other related duties as assigned to fulfil the department and company requirements.
• Participate in scheduled cleaning and other raw material sampling areas housekeeping duties. Ensure the weekly housekeeping and EMs are followed up and completed in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in raw material management combined with in-depth technical knowledge of product properties and specifications.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken, with co-workers
• Task oriented and able to multitask
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-based approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Prefer a bachelor's degree, with a minimum of two years of college, university, or technical school education in life science or relevant scientific discipline.

Note: Performance of testing or any other activities may also be required to meet department and business needs.
Resilience Biotechnologies Inc. (RESILIENCE), is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources.
Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a RRSP/DPSP with a generous company match, a very competitive healthcare, dentalcare, vision care, life, LTD, and AD&D benefits package, fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits, flexible time off, paid holidays, pregnancy and parental leave top-up plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral program. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $21.50 - $32.00 per hour. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience and the biomanufacturing revolution? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.

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