Canada Medical Research jobs in Mississauga, ON

Position Responsibilities:

Processing Tasks

• Work within the current GMP and Health Canada guidelines and adhere to all regulatory standards within the Company.
• Ensure that all aspects of local manufacturing plasma operations are performed according to the company standards.
• Ensure that safety regulations are followed and maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Perform activities related to the registration, processing and freezing of plasma units, and complete related documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform activities related to the serum and plasma sample collection.
• Ensure that labelling, packaging, and storage of all samples and plasma units are done according to regulations and procedures.
• Perform activities related to the shipment and the arrival of plasma samples to testing facilities and manage communication with transporters when required.
• Ensure that all sample shipments are assembled according to the requirements of the customers and the standards.
• Maintain the storage of plasma units organized with all supporting and updated documentation required in all Production department areas.
• Perform activities related to plasma unit packaging.
• Assist the Plasma Processing Supervisor with plasma units’ shipment preparation and loading.
• Monitor all temperature and humidity-controlled areas in the production department. This includes the freezers and the production department areas.
• Complete properly equipment logbooks.

Supplies management

• Perform activities related to the receipt and registration of materials and supplies
• Assist the Plasma Processing Supervisor in maintaining an updated soft good inventory
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain required documentation in a timely manner, to manage the delivery of items or to address any complaints or questions.

Documentation and Procedures management

• Maintain proper records and documentation that complies with GDP/GMP guidelines and internal Standard Operating Procedures and ensure they are easy to access.
• Report quality issues and procedural deviations to the Plasma Processing Supervisor.
• Assist the Plasma Processing Supervisor in performing Corrective and Preventive actions (CAPA) plans related to the production department so they can be closed in a timely manner.
• Identify defects, batches recall, standards storage conditions failures, or any Quality Assurance specification that can potentially affect plasma units during their shelf life.

Other

• Participate in continuing education when presented with the opportunities, and take the lead in the education of other staff when necessary.
• Maintain a consistent and regular attendance record.
• Train new Plasma Processing staff if required in all aspects of their function, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles, adherence to procedures and protocols, and any software/hardware that is necessary to complete their duties.
• May be required to work weekends, evenings and some holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, cleaning of all areas of the Center, receiving and shipping of products and materials.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field preferred

2. Certification or qualification in recognized courses related to laboratory work or medical laboratory sciences is an asset.

3. At least 1 year of related experience in the industry or medical/research laboratory is an asset.

4. Demonstrated analytical/problem-solving abilities

5. Proficient in usage and handling of computers and related peripherals

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35,776.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Were you referred by a current Grifols employee (Formally known as Canadian Plasma Resources)? If so, please indicate their name.
• Are you willing to travel out of province for up to 3 weeks for training purposes?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person