Job Description

G.W. Seier founded Vita Health Products in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1936. Since then, the company has grown from a small mail-order operation selling herbs and patented medicines into one of Canada’s foremost suppliers of over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and natural health products.

Based in Winnipeg – the geographic centre of Canada – and located in the St. Boniface industrial park, IVC Vita Health Products is a vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of a broad line of high-quality, nutritional supplements, and over the counter medications throughout Canada, with over 260,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities.

IVC Vita Health has a long and proven track record of success and continues to demonstrate strong results with consistent growth. IVC Vita Health is part of the IVC Nutrition Corporation of Companies.

At IVC Vita Health understand the importance of a comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. Our offerings include:

Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Company paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
7 Paid Personal Leave Days per year.
Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance programs for mental health and well-being.
Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.

Join us at IVC Vita Health and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Vision: The Canadian partner driving self-care innovation to enrich health.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing Physical, Wet Chemistry, HPLC, GC and / or ICP testing on raw materials and bulks (in-house and purchased) within the Quality Laboratory.
Incumbent to display good technical skills with high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

Ability to ensure that the following is conducted:
- Testing according to relevant Standard Test Methods (STM)and / or Compendial methods
- Perform wet chemistry and spectroscopy testing on all raw materials and bulk products (in-house and purchased) as required
- Perform chemical identification of raw materials and bulk products in accordance to the approved analytical procedure
- Operate NIR, FTIR, UV, Karl Fischer, Hardness Analyzer, Disintegration, Dissolution, HPLC, GC and ICP at a minimum
- Prepare solutions and suspensions to perform essential laboratory procedures
- Keep accurate and complete records of all tests performed in accordance to cGMP and GDP guidelines; as well as Data Integrity principles
Report any OOS or deviation to supervisor immediately
Assist with OOS investigations
Adhere to all safety requirements in the QC Lab
Clean laboratory glassware and equipment
Other duties assigned by management

Skills, Education & Experience:

University degree B.Sc. (Chemistry), 2 year science diploma or combination of equivalent education and previous practical experience in a regulated industry.
Minimum of 1 year laboratory related experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility or related environment.
Knowledge of cGMP/GDP and regulatory requirements is beneficial.

Vita Health Products Inc

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