QA/QC Associate II

Our QA/QC Associate II are responsible for managing QA and Health Canada documentation and monitoring the production of regulatory compliant product. The QA/QC Associate II assist with the functions within the Quality Management System and will be dedicated to ensuring compliance across all departments. As part of the role, the QA/QC Associate II assists the QC Analyst with testing and related activities. Reporting to the QA Supervisor with dotted line to QC Supervisor, QA Associate II ensure Good Production Practices (GPP) and all applicable regulations laid out by the Cannabis Act are adhered to at all times. The extraction facility is located in Aylmer, Ontario. There may be some occasion where support is required at the Green Valley facility located in London.

Company

Motif Labs is a leading cannabis brand house in Canada, proudly holding top market share positions in vapes and infused pre-rolls. As the largest private cannabis business in Canada, our diverse portfolio of winning brands (BOXHOT, DEBUNK, Rizzlers and Floe State) are each thoughtfully curated to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of today's consumer market. Motif Labs is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, ensuring that our products not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients and consumers alike.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of QA documentation, ensuring Good Documentation Practices on all applicable documents related to GPP
• Assist with managing the Quality Management System
• Draft SOPs to ensure continuous compliance
• Ensure that cannabis, raw materials, and packaging materials are received and tested in accordance with established procedures
• Support with Investigations for deviation reports, complaints, and CAPAs including but not limited to testing investigations.
• Reviewing Certificates of Analyses and applicable documentation as per product specifications, to ensure that materials meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Review batch records and Certificates of Analysis, ensuring that product meets quality and regulatory requirements
• Assist with routine internal testing as necessary including review and release of results
• Assist with test method Validation activities
• Maintaining and calibrating analytical equipment, including HPLC, scales and balances, autopipettes
• Coordinating external testing as necessary to ensure Production timelines are not interrupted.
• Troubleshooting laboratory equipment as necessary and contacting Manufacturer when needed.
• Act as internal testing backup. 
• Work closely with Formulation and other Production groups to coordinate test results in a timely manner. 
• Maintain laboratory inventory and budget.
• Ensure that all staff are adhering to facility SOPs and GPP at all times
• Work with QA Supervisor to develop, implement and conduct internal facility audits as scheduled
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in science or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in Quality Assurance in a GMP/GPP environment, pharmaceutical and/or food and beverage industry
• Experience with Quality Systems: Change Control, Deviation, CAPA, Document Control
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with a cross-functional project team
• Highly organized with attention to detail for successfully satisfying diverse responsibilities
• Ability to read and correctly interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, and specifications
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work varying shift schedules including weekends. Schedule outlined below.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Cannabis Act, GPP, and GMP
• Experience working in a high growth environment

• Startup experience 
• Previous work experience with a Canadian Licensed Producer (LP)
• Experience working in a HACCP environment

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and currently reside in the country, as we do not offer sponsorship.
Motif Labs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.