microbiologist

About the company

NutraLab Canada Corporation is one of Canada?s premier contract manufacturers of natural health supplements. We are seeking a highly proficient QC Microbiologist to join our Quality Control team and support microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and quality assurance activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Health Canada regulatory requirements.

Why Join NutraLab:

• Be part of a trusted Canadian contract manufacturer with over 30 years of industry experience
• Capitalize on the rising demand for local, high-quality nutraceutical production

Your tasks

This role is critical in ensuring the microbiological quality and safety of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate possesses strong microbiological laboratory skills, a thorough understanding of GMP requirements, and the ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, water, environmental samples, and other samples as required.
• Perform microbial enumeration, pathogen testing, environmental monitoring, and other microbiological tests in accordance with approved methods and specifications, as applicable.
• Collect, receive, identify, prepare, and test samples in accordance with approved sampling plans and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records, test results, worksheets, and other required documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Review microbiological test results and promptly report out-of-specification, out-of-trend, or abnormal results to the R&D and QC Manager and/or QA.
• Assist with investigations of OOS/OOT results, deviations, non-conformances, contamination events, and other microbiological quality issues.
• Assist with environmental monitoring programs, including sampling of production areas, equipment, personnel, and other designated locations.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor microbiological media, reagents, cultures, reference materials, and laboratory supplies.
• Ensure microbiological samples, cultures, reagents, and materials are properly identified, handled, stored, and disposed of.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure equipment is properly cleaned, calibrated, maintained, and suitable for use.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled microbiology laboratory and ensure appropriate aseptic practices are followed.
• Participate in training, cross-training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all GMP, laboratory, Health and Safety, and company procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• University degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or another relevant science-related field.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, accountability, and professional integrity.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in microbiology QC laboratory.
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements applicable to Natural Health Products.
• Practical experience with microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, sample preparation, and laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, microbial enumeration, pathogen testing, and microbiological media preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and approved test methods accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable laboratory or quality systems.

What we offer

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Comprehensive company health and dental package
• Opportunity to work in a growing and innovative industry

Other

Position: QC Microbiologist