Quality Control Associate

Role Summary

Company Profile

Traferox creates, manufactures and commercializes products used to transplant solid organs (lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas). These products employ technologies invented by the transplant surgeons at the University Health Network (UHN). Traferox currently sells the TorEx Lung Perfusion System and the X°Port Lung Transport Device. Traferox Technologies is committed to improving the outcomes of organ transplants and to saving patients’ lives.

• Union: Non-Union
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• New or Replacement Position: Replacement
• Site: 2400 Skymark Avenue, Mississauga
• Department: Quality and Regulatory
• Reports to: Quality Control Team Lead
• Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
• Shifts: Days, Monday - Friday
• Status: Temporary Full-time (12-month contract)
• Closing Date: Open until filled

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the incoming activities with production, reviewing, approving and archiving inspection records and issuing nonconformances as required.
• Inspect, test, and sample materials, parts, and products at all stages of manufacturing for defects and any deviations from specifications.
• Reject and quarantine unacceptable or failing parts, initiating non-conformance material reports when required.
• Follow relevant aspects of good manufacturing practices and the company’s quality system with respect to document and record controls, material identification and traceability, control of nonconforming materials, and deviations.
• Review and approve batch records, production documentation, and quality control records to ensure completion, accuracy, and adherence to good documentation practices.
• Prepare product release documentation to release finished goods into inventory.
• Assist in reviewing and approving production shipment paperwork, records and creating distribution records in electronic database.
• Raise issues to manufacturing and QA supervisors about any abnormality in the goods, low yield, or recurring rejects.
• Assist production team with cleaning and housekeeping activities in the manufacturing environment.
• Observe and monitor manufacturing operations to ensure conformance to procedures and to recommend process improvements.
• Awareness of product failure modes and customer complaints. Communication of such issues to manufacturing personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• A High School diploma is required. Post-secondary diploma in a technical or quality-related field would be an asset.
• 1-2 years experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceutical, food, automotive, etc.)
• Experience working in a cleanroom/controlled environment is an asset.
• Experience working with computerized document control systems.
• Skills
• Attention to detail.

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications

Ability to read and interpret instructions and communicate effectively (verbally and written).

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint

• Strong work ethic and passion to learn and contribute as a member of a high performing team.
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• We thank all applicants for their interest in this position with Traferox Technologies Inc. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Work will be performed primarily in the company’s main Traferox facility located at 2400 Skymark Ave. Unit 3, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5K5 and 3505 Laird Rd. Unit 16, Mississauga, ON L5L 5Y7, Ontario.
• Minimal travel (<10%) is expected.

About the Company

Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Ajax, Barrie, Brampton, Cambridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Toronto, Scarborough, and Vaughan). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers.

At Altum Health, we believe in providing “The Right Care. Always.” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals. Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.