Quality Control Analyst

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Full Time Permanent Employment

Auroraisproud to be a global leader in the cannabis industry. With a smart strategy, unmatched talent and focus on our long‑term success, we believe we have a bright future.

At Aurora, we’re passionate about helping patients improve their lives through high‑quality premium medical cannabis under brands they can trust and rely on. Our products, available across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, include leading brands like Pedanios, Indi Med, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler, Greybeard and Craft Plant.

Our diverse team works passionately across various roles, from manufacturing to corporate positions, and many more, united by our purpose:
Opening the World to Cannabis
. Enabled by science and empowered by people, we care for patients and consumers. We collaborate globally, embrace change with courage, stay agile, and treat everyone with compassion. We live our values daily, making a meaningful impact on patients, consumers, communities, and our A‑Team.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. is currently looking for a Quality Control Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be required to have some flexibility in their schedule to meet the needs of the facility.

• Train members of the Aurora River team as needed on the sample preparation and analytical techniques.
• Provide feedback at monthly meetings with respect to turnaround time, instrument performance and any laboratory related issues.
• Liaise with the sample receiving, cultivation and quality team regarding sample scheduling.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the in‑process testing of cannabis products and adhere to the Aurora quality system.
• Perform sample preparation of cannabis samples for various chemistry‑based assays.
• Report internal lab results in a timely manner to the QC Manager and various stakeholders and produce sample reports as necessary.
• Conduct and support OOS/OOT investigation for internal in‑process testing results.
• Support the QC Manager in external lab OOS/OOT investigations.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment performance & verify performance for the analysis of samples on a variety of analytical systems.
• Report and troubleshoot any lab equipment errors and coordinate the resolution with the QC Manager.
• Document test procedures and summarize results in reports to the Aurora teams as needed.
• Review, critique, write and provide feedback on Lab activities and SOPs.
• Ensure ordering and stock of supplies is maintained for the analytical and sample preparation process.
• Track samples and report data using an electronic database system.
• Contribute to general lab operations and organization.
• Perform Method development and method validation activities on existing and new product matrices.
• Produce appropriate lab documentation (QMS) as required.
• Maintain the quality and availability of routine reagents and standards.
• Assist with Method transfer activities between various sites.
• Dispose of samples in accordance to Health Canada guidelines and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintain training records and lab equipment logs.
• Comply with safety and other regulatory standards.
• According to best laboratory practices, record data in laboratory notebooks and electronically.
• Assist Stability Associate in sampling and shipping of stability samples as necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix‑up and cross contamination between samples and other materials.
• Understanding and practical use of HPLC testing methodologies.
• Energetic personality who can work independently in a multi‑tasking fast‑paced environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other team members and contribute as part of a team.
• Adhere to timelines and deadlines for experimental results.
• Creating contingency plans in case unforeseen circumstances arise.

• Completion of
  
  B.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or other relevant science discipline and experience.
• 1‑2 years’ experience in quality control or…