With exciting new products coming online our client Microbix Biosystems Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to work in its state of the art quality control lab.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Microbix Biosystems Inc. (Microbix or the Company) (TSX: MBX, OTCQX: MBXBF founded in 1988) is an award-winning life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter making critical ingredients that enable the production of clinical diagnostics (antigens), creating and manufacturing medical devices, including quality assessment products that help ensure test accuracy (also known as QAPsâ„¢) and viral transport medium for enabling the collection of patient samples to test for pathogens such as the virus causing COVID-19 disease.
Microbix also applies its biological expertise and infrastructure to develop other proprietary products and technologies, most notably Kinlytic® urokinase, a biologic thrombolytic drug used to treat blood clots. Microbix is ISO 9001 & 13485 accredited, FDA & Health Canada establishment licensed, Australian TGA registered, and provides CE marked products.
Quality Control Technician - Biotechnology
Compensation:
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Depending on experience ranges from $40,000 to $55,000.
Education:
Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry or Biological Sciences (Molecular biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology or Virology) or equivalent.
Experience / Knowledge:
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Knowledge and experience in protein, immunoassay, PCR & microbial assay.
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Knowledge and experience in tissue culture handling and cell base assays.
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Knowledge and experience in an environment using MS office suite and ERP software.
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Track record in quality control and development lab in a GLP/GMP environment.
Responsibilities / Skills / Competencies:
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Performs antigen quality control product testing as outlined in the standard operation procedures and approved work instructions;
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Performs raw material inspection, reagent preparation and sterility testing according to SOPs;
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Performs quality control testing on stability and validation samples and maintains an accurate inventory log of the samples;
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Adheres to GMP and safety procedures;
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Completes documentation such as testing records, reports and non-conformance documents factually, accurately and on a timely basis;
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Effectively and reliably identifies and reports any non-conformances;
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Be able to multi-task and prioritize job functions and works in a systematic and structured fashion and accomplishes tasks within expected periods of time;
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Communicates well with colleagues to facilitate information exchange and coordinate equipment usage, material releasing, sample transferring and testing;
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Be effective and productive in a group / team environment. Actively participates in summary meetings. Provide continual and effective feedback with manager / subordinates.
