Top Benefits
About the role
Factors Group is a leading manufacturer of organic health supplements and vitamins, and we are on a mission to be world class! Are you ready to lead our QC lab as we push the boundaries and increase standards to become a world-leading testing lab? We are looking for an expert in analytical chemistry who can lead a team of experienced testers through being our SME, increasing our standards and creating an engaging workplace. If you are excited about operational excellence in analytical chemistry, apply today!
You’re good at:
- Thorough knowledge and experience as a lab chemist, including doing analysis with HPLC and QMS
- Helping attain and maintain various accreditations and operational standards including (but not limited to): ISO 17025, TGA, USP DSVP, DEL etc.
- Leading a team of experienced and diverse individuals
- Striving for operational excellence
You have:
- BSc., or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, or other closely related science
- 5+ years experience as an Analytical Chemist in an industrial setting
- 5+ years progressive solid dose GMP industry experience in the areas of quality control/compliance and/or validation
- 2+ years’ experience at a supervisory level, including responsibility for department and staff administration; QA/QC compliance activities, and/or compliance audit experience.
- Strong understanding of current analytical instrumentation and methods (e.g. HPLC, ICP, GC)
What’s in it for you:
- Being at the forefront of exciting improvements to reach the status of being a world-class lab
- Leading a collaborative and innovative team
- Striving for excellence in organic dietary supplements
You get:
- Great healthcare benefits (including health and personal spending accounts)
- Vacation and wellness days
- Employee appreciation events
- $200 per year to spend on company products
- Employee discount pricing on company products
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP contributions
This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!
All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.
About Natural Factors
As a leading manufacturer of natural health formulas, Factors invests in people, science, and technology to facilitate the delivery of supplements which marry the wisdom of ancient herbal physicians and the science of modern clinical research to enhance the health of consumers worldwide.
Factors is a Canadian family-owned business with head office in British Columbia, operating for more than 50 years. From organic herbal farming in the Okanagan to state-of-the-art manufacturing operations in both British Columbia and Washington State (USA), we ensure reliable standards with extensive quality control testing in our laboratories that are among the finest in North America.
Our Mission statement: To enhance the wellbeing of our customers – through research, development, and delivery of effective nutritional supplements and other health-building products, and to contribute to the lives of our business partners including customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve in a cooperative a sustainable manner.
Many thrilling and innovative things are taking place at Factors such as new facilities, new equipment, new processes, and new members joining our team. Last year, we launched a new Core Values Rewards program for staff demonstrating our seven key Core Values: Hard Work/Balanced Life, Innovation & Imagination, Sustainability, Industry leading Quality & Service, Continuous Improvement, Integrity in Leadership, and Passion.
We are proud to have a core group of loyal long term staff as well as dynamic new hires joining our team. We are continuously working with employees to jointly create the type of environment that contributes to the employee experience being both positive and fulfilling.
Factors employees feel responsible for the products we produce and sell. We know we are helping people create better health and we take pride in our socially responsible and environmentally sustainable production practices.
Top Benefits
About the role
Factors Group is a leading manufacturer of organic health supplements and vitamins, and we are on a mission to be world class! Are you ready to lead our QC lab as we push the boundaries and increase standards to become a world-leading testing lab? We are looking for an expert in analytical chemistry who can lead a team of experienced testers through being our SME, increasing our standards and creating an engaging workplace. If you are excited about operational excellence in analytical chemistry, apply today!
You’re good at:
- Thorough knowledge and experience as a lab chemist, including doing analysis with HPLC and QMS
- Helping attain and maintain various accreditations and operational standards including (but not limited to): ISO 17025, TGA, USP DSVP, DEL etc.
- Leading a team of experienced and diverse individuals
- Striving for operational excellence
You have:
- BSc., or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, or other closely related science
- 5+ years experience as an Analytical Chemist in an industrial setting
- 5+ years progressive solid dose GMP industry experience in the areas of quality control/compliance and/or validation
- 2+ years’ experience at a supervisory level, including responsibility for department and staff administration; QA/QC compliance activities, and/or compliance audit experience.
- Strong understanding of current analytical instrumentation and methods (e.g. HPLC, ICP, GC)
What’s in it for you:
- Being at the forefront of exciting improvements to reach the status of being a world-class lab
- Leading a collaborative and innovative team
- Striving for excellence in organic dietary supplements
You get:
- Great healthcare benefits (including health and personal spending accounts)
- Vacation and wellness days
- Employee appreciation events
- $200 per year to spend on company products
- Employee discount pricing on company products
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP contributions
This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!
All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.
About Natural Factors
As a leading manufacturer of natural health formulas, Factors invests in people, science, and technology to facilitate the delivery of supplements which marry the wisdom of ancient herbal physicians and the science of modern clinical research to enhance the health of consumers worldwide.
Factors is a Canadian family-owned business with head office in British Columbia, operating for more than 50 years. From organic herbal farming in the Okanagan to state-of-the-art manufacturing operations in both British Columbia and Washington State (USA), we ensure reliable standards with extensive quality control testing in our laboratories that are among the finest in North America.
Our Mission statement: To enhance the wellbeing of our customers – through research, development, and delivery of effective nutritional supplements and other health-building products, and to contribute to the lives of our business partners including customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve in a cooperative a sustainable manner.
Many thrilling and innovative things are taking place at Factors such as new facilities, new equipment, new processes, and new members joining our team. Last year, we launched a new Core Values Rewards program for staff demonstrating our seven key Core Values: Hard Work/Balanced Life, Innovation & Imagination, Sustainability, Industry leading Quality & Service, Continuous Improvement, Integrity in Leadership, and Passion.
We are proud to have a core group of loyal long term staff as well as dynamic new hires joining our team. We are continuously working with employees to jointly create the type of environment that contributes to the employee experience being both positive and fulfilling.
Factors employees feel responsible for the products we produce and sell. We know we are helping people create better health and we take pride in our socially responsible and environmentally sustainable production practices.