Overview
Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician I in Quality Control is responsibe to perform tasks and functions associated with receiving inspection/testing, in-process or final inspection and testing of manufactured products and maintenance of product retention simples. This includes performing tasks and functions associated with the Microbiology Department on a rotation basis or as required.

Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities

Performs required microbiological procedures (including sampling, colony counts, control prepration, identification, culture maintenance, etc.) in accordance with departmental procedures

Performs routine aspects of tasks including the required recording of test results and interpretations (pass or fail status), according to department procedures, process control, SOPs, and/or work instructions

Performs sterile culturing (bulk, pre-vialing and post-vialing) according to Quality Control procedures

Performs validation activities, as required; Performs inspection, documentation, verification and acceptance tests on incoming materials, chemicals and test kits

Maintains appropriate inventory of required department materials

Operates, cleans and maintains department equipment - including computers, printers, incubators, pH meters, analytical balances, etc.

Ensures environmental, personnel or product sampling and testing is completed according to documented procedures and within defined time frames

Performs administrative aspects of tasks including recording of required results and interpretations (pass or fail status)

Performs inspections of labeling and packaging operations and labeled and packaged product for conformance to specifications

Performs inventory control tasks as reference materials or retention of final products

Performs receiving inspections on chemicals, labeling, packaging, vials and droppers used in the manufacture of product and verifies compliance to company specifications

Documents, quarantines, isolates and/or destroys unevaluated or nonconforming materials or products

Prepares chemical solutions, reagents, reference materials according to laboratory procedures (including liquid and dry measurements, labeling, testing)





Performs periodic calibration verification or recalibration of department equipment according to department procedures (including documentation, identification and troubleshooting of unacceptable performance)

Operates, cleans, and maintains department equipment including computers, printers, incubators, centrifuges, mechanical shakers, pH meters, analytical balances or floor scales, spectrophotometer, etc

Assists in product complaint investigations and responds to customer technical inquiries

Creates and maintains legible written records according to procedure- or department-defined time frames

Maintains a thorough understanding of all required safety standards/regulations and biohazardous disposal procedures in accordance with WHMIS and Ministry of the Workplace regulations

Understands cGMP and Health Canada requirements for manufacture of in vitro diagnostic devices

Understands source, composition and characteristics of raw materials, final products and associated chemical and biosafety hazards

Maintains inventory and assists in ensuring raw materials, components and supplies (THIO, TSB, analytical filters, etc.) are available to meet company and departmental protocol requirements and assist in the verification (growth promotion, etc.) that they meet minimum requirements;

Understands manufacturing processes and equipment including repairs, cleaning and operational procedures necessary to maintain cGMP compliance;

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

Works closely with all manufacturing departments, quality compliance, customer service, and shipping.

Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (BS/BSc) or related field

Minimum six months of related quality control experience





Demonstrated exerpeince with mathmatical concepts such as probability and statistical interference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems and databases.

Must be available to work both weekend and holiday shifts on a rotation basis. Must be available to work irregular hours and overtime as necessary to meet company requirements.

Strong ability to speak, read, and write in English fluently.

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret publications, reports, technicial procedures, instructions in multiple formats, and government regulations.

Effective communication to include business correspondence, report writing, and effectively present information and respond to questions from various employee and other stakeholders.

Proactive problem-solving

Stategic thinking

Organizational skills and time management

Coaching skills for improvement and problem solving

Continous learning and development mindset

Foster a positive and inclusive work environment

Travel requirements:

Travel is not required for this position.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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📌 Laboratory Technician I – Quality Control (Nova Scotia)
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📍 Nova Scotia