Analyst I, Quality Assurance (Term)

Location: 

Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3T 5Y3

 

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Analyst I reports to the Manager of QA Operations and is responsible for ensuring that batch record reviews and on-the-floor activities conducted effectively and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a term position until December 2025. 

 

Responsibilities 
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Batch Record Review 
•    Review all batch documentation in accordance with governing procedures. This includes but is not limited to commercial and clinical manufacturing, Tech Transfer and Engineering runs. 
•    Identify and resolve errors and/or discrepancies in a timely manner and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken. 
•    Escalate any concerns or potential non-conformances to Supervisor and/or Manager 
•    Compile and collate batch documentation packages 
•    Prepare Release Protocols for submission to regulatory agencies 
•    Perform ERP transactions associated with lot release; physically identify lot status 

 

Commercial Product Distribution 
•    Review shipment documentation in accordance with governing procedures. This includes shipments pertaining to commercial (licensed) distribution and excludes all clinical and unlicensed shipments. 
•    Ensure all requirements have been met for QA release of the product shipment. This includes but is not limited to review against applicable 
Quality Agreements and/or contracts associated with the shipment. In addition, ensuring there are no regulatory restrictions on the product being shipped. 

 

Other Activities: 
•    Floor QA activities – monitor production, quality control and other support areas for compliance with procedures and GMP
•    Support coverage of operational activities outside of core working hours
•    Act as QA representative on project teams and/or meetings, as required. 
•    Aid in the preparation of Quality Systems reports; this includes but is not limited to providing information on metrics. 
•    Assist in the preparation and collating of information in support of audits and customer/regulatory inspections. 
•    Perform other tasks as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.


Education, Experience & Skills
•    Minimum- B.Sc. Degree in Science, Pharmacy, Engineering or relevant college or technical diploma in chemistry/ biology/ biotechnology or High school diploma. 
•    Minimum- 2 years GXP related experience in the Pharmaceutical industry. 
•    Knowledge of FDA, Health Canada, and EMA GXP regulations, and the interpretation and application of these regulations to the work environment is preferred. 
•    The ability to be detail and goal oriented, focused on team work and the customer, prioritize and adapt to business needs as required. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential in addition to possessing the ability to work collaboratively as a team or independently. 
•    Capable of receiving detailed instructions on all routine work. 
•    Ability to perform simple problem solving and data analysis.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and an extensive benefits package. Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community—we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

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  • Lead with Integrity
    • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence
  • Stand shoulder to shoulder no matter what
    • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
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    • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
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    • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.