We are seeking a QA Technician for a contract opportunity with our clients R&D team. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in supporting and enhancing our Quality Assurance programs. This includes focusing on new product development testing of formulations, packaging and hard goods. The role involves investigating non-conformances, contributing to the development of product specifications, and performing essential QA administrative tasks.
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Advantages
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunities for career advancement
Responsibilities
Inspections, Testing, & Compliance
-Conduct AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) inspections for all new product launches and pilot runs. Review and document inspection findings, then report to the Quality Manager for further review and action.
-Perform comprehensive testing on formulations and packaging, including packaging compatibility, output monitoring, ship & leak tests, artwork review, fill level confirmation, product effectiveness, material compatibility, and sensory evaluations. Includes reporting observations and conducting root cause analysis as needed.
-Complete new product development testing on new diffusers to ensure they meet all specifications, including aesthetics, performance, and compliance requirements.
-Perform hard goods validation testing for new diffusers to ensure all specifications are met.
-Audit artwork processes.
-Inspect and maintain laboratory equipment.
-Support quality control investigations of non-conforming products, including gathering returns data, inspecting returns to identify causes, recording data, making correcting action recommendations, communicating with vendors, retesting corrected units, and reporting observations.
-Provide preliminary technical assistance to production and warehouse team members on any quality related queries.
Documentation, Reporting & Sampling
-Maintain the QA product development testing database and ensure all testing is documented.
-Review and maintain retention samples for new product launches and pilot runs, and coordinate product releases and approvals with the Quality Control team members and manufacturers.
-Maintain product compliance database including diffusers, kits, packaging, and formulations.
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in chemistry, industrial processes/design, materials science, or a related field.
-2+ years of experience in quality assurance or laboratory technician role, preferably in the health, cosmetics, or consumer goods industry.
-Proficiency in conducting various types of product testing (i.e., formulation, packaging, hard goods).
-Familiarity with quality standards and inspections with an understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the industry.
-Proficient in maintaining and auditing product compliance database.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to perform root cause analysis and support non-conformance investigations with the ability to interpret test results and provide detailed reports and recommendations.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and SharePoint.
-Familiarity using project management software including Asana.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to problem solve and seek out solutions
-Self-driven, results-oriented and process-driven with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
-Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects, documentations processes, and databases efficiently.
-Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in testing, documentation, and reporting.
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking a QA Technician for a contract opportunity with our clients R&D team. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in supporting and enhancing our Quality Assurance programs. This includes focusing on new product development testing of formulations, packaging and hard goods. The role involves investigating non-conformances, contributing to the development of product specifications, and performing essential QA administrative tasks.
Advantages
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunities for career advancement
Responsibilities
Inspections, Testing, & Compliance
-Conduct AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) inspections for all new product launches and pilot runs. Review and document inspection findings, then report to the Quality Manager for further review and action.
-Perform comprehensive testing on formulations and packaging, including packaging compatibility, output monitoring, ship & leak tests, artwork review, fill level confirmation, product effectiveness, material compatibility, and sensory evaluations. Includes reporting observations and conducting root cause analysis as needed.
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-Complete new product development testing on new diffusers to ensure they meet all specifications, including aesthetics, performance, and compliance requirements.
-Perform hard goods validation testing for new diffusers to ensure all specifications are met.
-Audit artwork processes.
-Inspect and maintain laboratory equipment.
-Support quality control investigations of non-conforming products, including gathering returns data, inspecting returns to identify causes, recording data, making correcting action recommendations, communicating with vendors, retesting corrected units, and reporting observations.
-Provide preliminary technical assistance to production and warehouse team members on any quality related queries.
Documentation, Reporting & Sampling
-Maintain the QA product development testing database and ensure all testing is documented.
-Review and maintain retention samples for new product launches and pilot runs, and coordinate product releases and approvals with the Quality Control team members and manufacturers.
-Maintain product compliance database including diffusers, kits, packaging, and formulations.
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in chemistry, industrial processes/design, materials science, or a related field.
-2+ years of experience in quality assurance or laboratory technician role, preferably in the health, cosmetics, or consumer goods industry.
-Proficiency in conducting various types of product testing (i.e., formulation, packaging, hard goods).
-Familiarity with quality standards and inspections with an understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the industry.
-Proficient in maintaining and auditing product compliance database.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to perform root cause analysis and support non-conformance investigations with the ability to interpret test results and provide detailed reports and recommendations.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and SharePoint.
-Familiarity using project management software including Asana.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to problem solve and seek out solutions
-Self-driven, results-oriented and process-driven with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
-Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects, documentations processes, and databases efficiently.
-Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in testing, documentation, and reporting.
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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