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Description

The Saskatchewan Research Councils (SRC) Environment and Biotech Division has an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Program Lead. As the ideal candidate, you will oversee the quality assurance program within SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories.
Accountabilities
    Develop, implement and maintain a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) system to enable the laboratory to obtain a Drug Establishment Licence (DEL)
    Oversee and maintain existing ISO 17025 accreditation in the laboratory
    Interact with clients, certification or accreditation agencies and regulatory bodies to arrange and participate in audits
    Interact with employees and supervisors to develop, revise and implement new and existing laboratory procedures and processes to ensure compliance with GMP/DEL requirements
    Conduct reviews and audits to ensure laboratory methods and procedures are correctly documented and that processes are carried out appropriately
    Review results of internal audits to ensure any necessary corrective actions are completed in a timely manner
    Oversee and coordinate work tasks for the quality group
Qualifications
    A diploma or degree in chemistry, biochemistry or other related science discipline
    Five years of laboratory experience with at least two years of direct quality assurance experience  
    Detailed understanding of GMP and DEL requirements and the licensing process
    Knowledge of and experience with ISO 17025 requirements  
    Knowledge of quality assurance principles and statistics
Skills
    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
    Critical thinking, attention to detail and excellent organization and problem solving skills

For full posting, visit www.src.sk.ca/careers.