Quality Assurance Associate Jobs

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will work a mixture of on-site (2775 115 Ave NE, Calgary, AB) and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 60% of their work time. This requirement is subject to change, based on operational needs.

Job category: Quality and regulatory affairs

Job posting ID: 4965

Employment status: Temporary full-time

Position's anticipated start date: 2023-09-25

Position's anticipated end date: 2024-09-22

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B

Salary/Rate of pay: $77,500 to $91,000

Application deadline: 2023-09-04

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

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About The Role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full-Time Quality Assurance Associate to join our Quality Assurance team in Calgary, Alberta.

The Quality Assurance team is responsible for the activities that are put in place to ensure the necessary level of confidence that all our products and services meet operational needs, quality requirements and satisfy all applicable legislative, regulatory, and standard requirements. The Quality Assurance team at Canadian Blood Services focuses on activities associated with our manufacturing environment and our clinical services environment.

Formula for success

• You will perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Blood Services' Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Drawing on your knowledge and experience in quality assurance, you will provide the organization assurance that our products and services consistently meet requirements by ensuring a state of control in our manufacturing and clinical services processes and overall compliance with regulations and standards, and the appropriate application of Quality System processes (i.e., document management, validation, change control, corrective action preventative action, auditing, training and quality control, quality event management etc.).
• Utilizing your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you educate staff, allowing them to better understand why Good Manufacturing Practices as defined by Canadian Blood Services' Quality Management System, are necessary and how these principles apply to the activities Canadian Blood Services undertakes.
• Drawing on your attention to detail and ability to be proactive, you will assist the organization to monitor and continuously improve the quality of its products and services by collecting and analyzing data and facilitating root cause analysis, investigations and monitoring improvements.

Desired Education And Skills

• Demonstrated ability to think systemically and anticipate impact on people, systems and processes.
• Thorough understanding of applicable standards and regulations and a comprehensive understanding of the theory behind and application of quality system processes as they pertain to the products and services provided by CBS (such as: Health Canada's Blood and Blood component regulations, Canadian Standards Association's Blood and Blood component standards, Canadian Standards Association's Cells, Tissue, and Organ standards, AABB's Cellular Therapy standards, AABB's Blood Bank and Transfusion Services standards).
• Ten years of experience within a Biologics manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment following Good Manufacturing Practices with at least 5 years of Quality Management and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Quality Management System elements is required.
• Comprehensive analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills are required.
• Effective interpersonal skills along with proven ability to exercise sound judgment, tact and discretion, coach and facilitate discussions that promote the Quality Management System.
• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline from a recognized academic institution.
• Certificate in Quality Management Systems and/or certified Quality Engineer designation is required, or currently working on certification.

What We Offer You

• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more.
• % in lieu for vacation.
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan.

What You Can Expect

• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.