QUALITY CONTROL and LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTJob location: Niagara Onsite, ONEmployment type: Full Time PermanentHours: 40 hours per week (possibly some weekends)Salary: $50,000- $55,000 CAD to startABOUT USSafari Flower Co. is a contract GMP manufacturer of cannabis brands for global distribution to medical patients and consumers. Our expertise is grounded by our mastery in cultivation and meeting the esthetics and sensory expectations of the consumer with safe, well‐tested, packaged branded products successfully delivered to medical purposed channels.SUMMARYReporting directly to the Director of Quality Assurance, the Quality Control & Lifecycle Management Specialist is responsible for maintaining the validated state of all critical processes under EU‐GMP Annex 15 lifecycle principles. This role integrates production floor quality control oversight with ongoing process validation, continued process verification (CPV), and data trending to ensure all manufacturing activities remain in a state of control.The role allocates approximately 60% of responsibilities to lifecycle validation management, continued process verification, and validation documentation oversight, and 40% to hands‐on production floor quality control execution.The position serves as the technical bridge between production, QC data, and EU inspection readiness, ensuring that validated processes remain validated throughout their operational lifecycle.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESA. Annex 15 Lifecycle ManagementAssist in the establishment and enforcement of EU‐GMP across all quality assurance standards, providing technical and regulatory input for growing, packaging, testing, manufacturing and product quality release.Responsible for executing the validation programs initiated by the EU‐GMP program manager such as the validation of specific manufacturing procedures, computerized systems,



and continued process validation of environmental conditions of the facility.Maintain and periodically update the Validation component of the Site Master File (SMF).Ensure that all IQ/OQ/PQ documentation is current and aligned with requalification schedules.Establish and maintain Continued Process Verification (CPV) program including trending of Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) and Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs).Identify and document validation impact within Change Control assessments.Define and monitor revalidation triggers (equipment modification, environmental excursions, process deviations).Support Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) data compilation and lifecycle assessment.B. EU‐GMP Inspection ReadinessPrepare lifecycle summary documentation for EU‐GMP inspections.Participate in mock audits and regulatory inspections.Respond to technical questions regarding validation lifecycle management.Maintain documentation traceability between validation reports and production batch records.C. Quality Control Technical FunctionsPerform and oversee batch sampling for physical and chemical testing requirements and product studies in accordance with GMP framework. Coordinate external testing of materials/products and perform in‐house testing of stating materials, bulk, and finished product as per approved specifications.Review status of process materials and ensure proper control, release, and transfer of materials for production and sale through proper documentation and/or Inventory System.Assist in overseeing an effective sanitation program to ensure production, packaging, labeling,



and storage activities are conducted under sanitary conditions.Provide a continuum of improvements to all technical documents pertaining to standard operating procedures.Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Train staff in SOPs to ensure correct implementation in operations and regulatory compliance.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor of Science or higher graduate degree in a technical discipline (Food, Chemical or Biological Sciences preferred).3+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Associate in a GAP, GPP, GMP, GLP and HACCP regulated environment.Proficient in written and spoken English.Strong and current knowledge of EU‐GMP EudraLex Valuable Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, HACCP, Food Safety, regulatory and environmental guidelines.Experience identifying GPP gaps with writing SOPs, work instructions, HACCP plans, and identifying omissions within regulatory requirements.Proficient in MS Office Suite software (Excel, Outlook, Word).Able to pass security clearance checks and approved by Health Canada.Able to successfully obtain AQAP designation from Health Canada.Qualified to work legally in Canada.EXPERIENCEGMP manufacturing environment: 1 year (Preferred).Prior experience in cannabis cultivation: 3 years (Preferred).Office/Excel: 3 years (Preferred).Management: 3 years (Preferred).Quality Assurance: 3 years (Preferred).Next stepsApply today by submitting your resume through our website. Our Talent Acquisition Team will review applications for fit. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply or notify us of your interest.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and AccessibilityWe are proud to foster a diverse community and to celebrate an inclusive culture. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Quality Control And Lifecycle Management Specialist - C$50,000 - C$55,000 A Year (Pelham)
🏢 Safari Flower
📍 Pelham