About Avicanna:
Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company dedicated to researching, developing, and commercializing plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical markets. As we continue to expand our horizons, we are thrilled to offer an outstanding opportunity for a proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented individual to join our team as a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst.
As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will monitor and maintain the quality and compliance of our innovative cannabinoid-based medical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical products in North America. This position will involve collaborating across organizational functions to solve problems, raise awareness of quality performance, and effectively manage risks in accordance with Avicanna's pharmaceutical quality standards and regulatory health authority expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and/or building internal SOPs to establish a robust documentation system for Avicanna Canada Operation.
- Maintaining Quality Assurance documentation, including cosmetics, medical cannabis, and pharmaceutical products.
- Advising on procedures to enhance safety and efficiency in process development.
- Supporting the Operations and R&D teams in implementing quality procedures, protocols, and documentation.
- Handling complaints and claims related to Canadian products.
- Reviewing GPP documents to ensure compliance with company processes.
- Ensuring manufacturing documentation is up to date in the CMOs.
- Coordinating investigations of quality issues with CMOs and suppliers.
- Coordinating and following up on analytical testing of new products.
- Reviewing, approving, and communicating root causes and corrective actions (CAPAs).
- Investigating measurements that deviate from standards.
- Driving continuous improvement of core processes to maintain manufacturing quality and optimize efficiency at different manufacturing sites.
- Serving as the communication point for CMO Quality Assurance and Performance.
- Travel within Ontario: 40%
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bilingual Proficiency: Fluency in both English and French.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in fields such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related disciplines (BSc/MSc).
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years in assistant roles within the field of Quality Assurance.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with Netsuite.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Canadian Cannabis Legislation and Cannabis Act Documentation & Canadian Cannabis Packaging and Promotion Regulations.
- Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities and associated labs in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
- Driver's License: Possession of a valid Ontario Driver's License.
