Natural Factors

Quality Control - Lab Chemist

Natural Factors  •  Kelowna, CA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Are you an accurate, methodical chemist that thrives in a team environment where collaboration is celebrated? Are you ready to join a company that has Industry Leading Quality and Service as a Core Value? Do you want to learn how your skills can help improve people's health while respecting the resources of our planet? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Quality Control Laboratory Analyst at our Kelowna location! If this kind of work gets you excited, we would love to hear from you.

We are a growing BC business and one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of nutritional supplements, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers.

In this role you will:
• Perform physical and chemical analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, packaging materials, and finished products, utilizing UHPLC, HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, FTIR, titrations, Karl Fischer, pH meter, density meter, and other instruments
• Log samples for testing, co-ordinate transport of samples, and input results using LIMS
• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and operate laboratory equipment
• Participate in scheduled cleaning and other laboratory housekeeping duties
• Coordinate with manufacturing for sample workflow; provide support for various manufacturing and validation processes
You have:
• A degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Minimum 4 year of experience in an analytical lab preferred
• HPLC, GC, and other instrumentation experience will be considered an asset
• The ability to quickly refocus your attention throughout the day based on the priorities of the department
• A collaborative approach towards problem solving while fostering a positive team environment
You want to:
• Challenge yourself by working in an environment where the quality and integrity of data matters
• Work for a socially responsible company that cares about its staff and has a meaningful mission to improve the lives and well-being of its customers
• Be part of a company that is rapidly growing and where you can grow within the company
• Work in a facility where safety and cleanliness are highly regarded
• Contribute towards maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
You get:
• A competitive wage and the opportunity to grow
• The opportunity to work with great people, the ability to influence and lead change within a company dedicated to continuous improvement
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (flexible as required)

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.
Natural Factors

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.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Coquitlam, CA
Year Founded
1950
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