QC Analyst

1w1 week ago

IVC Vita Health

Winnipeg, CA · Full-time · C$50,000 – C$65,000

About this role

IVC Vita Health, founded in 1936 by G.W. Seier in Winnipeg, has grown into one of Canada’s foremost suppliers of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and natural health products. The company operates a vertically integrated facility with over 260,000 square feet for manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. The QC Analyst performs Physical, Wet Chemistry, HPLC, GC, and ICP testing on raw materials and bulks in the Quality Laboratory.

Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting tests per Standard Test Methods and compendial methods, operating instruments like NIR, FTIR, UV, Karl Fischer, and HPLC. Prepare solutions and suspensions for essential procedures while maintaining accurate records per cGMP, GDP, and Data Integrity principles. Report any out-of-specification results or deviations immediately to supervisors.

Based in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface industrial park, IVC Vita Health is part of the IVC Nutrition Corporation, demonstrating consistent growth and success. The team values a comprehensive benefits package, diversity, and a supportive workplace. Employees enjoy company-paid health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement matching.

Professional development opportunities include tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs. Join a team committed to safety in the QC Lab and innovation in self-care products. Our vision: The Canadian partner driving self-care innovation to enrich health.

Requirements

University degree B.Sc. (Chemistry), 2-year science diploma, or combination of equivalent education and previous practical experience
Minimum of 1 year laboratory related experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility or related environment
Knowledge of cGMP/GDP and regulatory requirements
Good technical skills with high level of accuracy
Ability to operate laboratory instruments including HPLC, GC, and ICP
Familiarity with wet chemistry and spectroscopy testing

Responsibilities

Conduct testing according to relevant Standard Test Methods (STM) and compendial methods
Perform wet chemistry and spectroscopy testing on raw materials and bulk products
Perform chemical identification of raw materials and bulk products per approved analytical procedures
Operate NIR, FTIR, UV, Karl Fischer, Hardness Analyzer, Disintegration, Dissolution, HPLC, GC, and ICP
Prepare solutions and suspensions to perform essential laboratory procedures
Keep accurate and complete records of all tests per cGMP, GDP, and Data Integrity principles
Report any OOS or deviation to supervisor immediately
Assist with OOS investigations and adhere to all safety requirements in the QC Lab