Canadian Plasma Resources Hiring For Blood Plasma Processing Staff at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

Processing Tasks

• Work within the current GMP and Health Canada guidelines and adhere to all regulatory standards within the Company.
• Ensure that all aspects of local manufacturing plasma operations are performed according to the company standards.
• Ensure that safety regulations are followed and maintain a clean and safe work environment at all time.
• Perform activities related to the registration, processing and the freezing of plasma units, and complete related documentation on a timely manner.
• Perform activities related to the serum and plasma sample collection.
• Ensure that labelling, packaging, and storage of all samples and plasma units are done according to regulations and procedures.
• Perform activities related to the shipment and the arrival of plasma samples to testing facilities, and manage communication with transporters when required.
• Ensure that all sample shipments are assembled according to the requirements of the customers and the standards.
• Maintain the storage of plasma units organized with all supporting and updated documentation required in all Production department areas.
• Perform activities related to plasma unit packaging.
• Assist the Production manager with plasma units shipment preparation and loading.
• Monitor all temperature and humidity controlled areas in the production department. This includes the freezers, and the production department areas.
• Complete properly equipment logbooks.

Supplies management

• Perform activities related to the receipt and registration of materials and supplies
• Assist the Production manager in maintaining an updated softgood inventory
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain required documentation on a timely manner, to manage the delivery of items or to address any complaints or questions.

Documentation and Procedures management

• Maintain proper records and documentation that complies with GDP/GMP guidelines and internal Standard Operating Procedures and ensure they are easy to access.
• Report quality issues and procedural deviations to the Production Manager.
• Assist the Production Manager in performing Corrective and Preventive actions (CAPA) plans related to the production department so they can be closed on a timely manner.
• Identify defects, batches recall, standards storage conditions failures, or any Quality Assurance specification that can potentially affect plasma units during its shelf life.

Other

• Participate in continuing education when presented with the opportunities, and take the lead in the education of other staff when necessary.
• Maintain a consistent and regular attendance record.
• Train new Plasma Processing staff if required in all aspects of their function, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles, adherence to procedures and protocols, and any software/hardware that is necessary to complete their duties.
• May be required to work weekends, evenings and some holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, cleaning of all areas of the Center, receiving and shipping of products and materials.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

1. University degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, or other relevant programs or related professional experience is preferred.

2. At least 2 years of industry experience in manufacture and control of therapeutic products made under good manufacturing practice principles or equivalent laboratory experience.

3. Demonstrated analytical/problem solving abilities.

4. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Proven ability to communicate and present effectively for training purposes.

5. Proficient in usage and handling of computers and related peripherals.

6. Managerial experience is an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability