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We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.\nPosition Summary\nWe have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Associate to join our team. In this role, you will help create a culture of quality compliance and continuous improvement that meets government, customer, and business requirements. The focus is on preventing quality issues rather than detecting them. You will support product release, coach and train operators on documentation practices, and ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).\nShift: 12-hour Continental Shifts (Days and Nights- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)\nLocation: Strathroy, ON\n100% Onsite\nThe Role\nPerform in-process document auditing and product quality checks in production and communicate issues to production employees, management, and QA management.\n\nConduct Final Release auditing of batch documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures, including all duties required for final product release.\n\nAssist in investigating manufacturing issues and deviations reported by production departments.\n\nPerform in-process product quality checks and documentation review.\n\nCarry out weekly compliance audits in production and packaging departments and prepare reports for QA management.\n\nAct as QA representative on shift for decision-making and issue resolution, escalating serious issues as needed.\n\nPerform line clearance verifications during product changeovers, including testing or verification of vision equipment.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nThe Candidate\nMinimum Requirements\nBachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering (Chemistry, Biochemistry) or related field required.\n\nPrior experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and/or Good Manufacturing Practice facility would be an asset.\n\nThe employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity.\n\nOccasionally, the position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, alongside close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.\n\nPreferred Skills & Background\nNo previous experience required.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nExtremely detail-oriented.\n\nExcellent prioritization and time management skills.\n\nStrong interpersonal skills.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\n\nAble to work independently with minimal supervision.\n\nAdvanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.\n\nCandidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming Canadian equivalency as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES.\n\nThis position does not qualify for sponsorship.\n\nPay\nThe final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary within this range $48,000 - $59,000, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a global employer, and this salary range does not reflect positions that work in other countries.\nWhy You Should Join Catalent\nComprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance).\n\nGroup Retirement Savings - Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.\n\nEmployee Reward & Recognition programs.\n\nOpportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement.\n\nCatalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.\npersonal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.\nVisit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.\nCatalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.\nIf you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.\nNotice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. 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