JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Quality Associate

COMPANY AND LOCATION: Aved, Head Office

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent HOURS WORKED 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday

DEPARTMENT: Quality

REPORTING TO: Quality Manager

LAST UPDATED: November 4, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining Aved’s commitment to quality and compliance. The Quality Associate will assist with daily quality operations, ensuring regulatory standards are met across all areas of pharmaceutical compounding. This role will involve executing quality checks, maintaining records, supporting compliance activities, and working closely with cross-functional teams.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Quality Oversight Support:

- Ensure all quality activities adhere to regulatory and company standards.
- Support the Quality Department Manager in maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation for both quality control and quality assurance processes.
- Conduct the organization of paper-based and electronic records, ensuring they are easily retrievable and compliant.
- Participate in the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).

Quality Control (QC) Tasks:

- Monitor environmental conditions, record environmental monitoring data, and address any deviations identified.
- Coordinate the submission of samples to third-party analytical laboratories for testing.
- Review laboratory reports and certificates of analysis for compliance with specifications.
- Support stability studies via trending results and preparing reports.
- Participate in the final product release process,



ensuring that all required documentation and quality checks are completed before approval.

Quality Assurance (QA) Tasks:

- Support the investigation of deviations, incidents, and complaints by assisting in gathering data and preparing investigation reports.
- Support internal and external quality audits.
- Participate in root cause analysis and the implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) for identified quality issues.
- Maintain and review defect logs, tracking any non-conformances.
- Communicate with suppliers for documentation requirements to ensure product quality and compliance with standards.
- Ensure all quality assurance documentation is complete and complies with relevant guidelines and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or compounding environment
- Familiarity with NAPRA standards, USP, ISMP, ISO, and other relevant regulatory guidelines
- Experience in cGMP, sterile compounding, or aseptic processing is an asset
- Solid attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Ability to lift boxes (10-20 lbs)
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer-based work
- Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as per established company procedures
- May involve exposure to controlled environments, including non-hazardous and hazardous compounding areas, with occasional handling of hazardous preparation

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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