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Validation Chemist
@ Natural Factors
Kelowna, British Columbia
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- In this role, you will develop, validate, and execute analytical methods that support cleaning validation, equipment qualification, new product development, quality control, and regulatory…
- You will play a key role in ensuring manufacturing equipment and processes meet regulatory requirements through scientifically sound validation strategies and residue testing programs.
- Prepare accurate validation reports and maintain data integrity using approved procedures, SOPs, LIMS, and cGMP requirements.
- Maintain documentation required for quality systems, regulatory inspections, and SR&ED submissions.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Education & Experience
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Natural Factors
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Leading manufacturer of vitamins and health food supplements
Full company description
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.
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- Reported office locations
- 1550 United Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3K6Y2, CA
- Other recorded names
- Natural Factors
- Specialties
- Echinacea
- PGX
- Vitamins
- Health food supplements
- natural health supplements
- Omega 3
- nutraceuticals
- organic
- non-gmo
- and Quality
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wellness and Fitness Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Coquitlam, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1950 |
| Specialties | EchinaceaPGXVitaminsHealth food supplementsnatural health supplementsOmega 3nutraceuticalsorganicnon-gmoand Quality |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
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We are seeking a Validation Chemist to join our Quality team, with a primary focus on cleaning and analytical validation support for validation programs. In this role, you will develop, validate, and execute analytical methods that support cleaning validation, equipment qualification, new product development, quality control, and regulatory compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring manufacturing equipment and processes meet regulatory requirements through scientifically sound validation strategies and residue testing programs.
Working closely with Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, and R&D teams, you will support cleaning validation protocols, establish analytical testing methods for residue detection, execute validation studies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of product quality and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support cleaning validation activities, including protocol development, execution, data analysis, reporting, and ongoing program maintenance.
- Develop, verify, and validate analytical methods used for cleaning validation residue testing and product analysis.
- Establish scientifically justified cleaning limits and acceptance criteria in accordance with regulatory expectations and company standards.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to assess cleaning processes, identify risks, and implement improvements.
- Support method development for product testing, stability studies, and routine quality control analysis.
- Create training materials and facilitate method transfers to the Quality Control team.
- Manage multiple validation projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and business priorities.
- Troubleshoot analytical methods, instrumentation, cleaning validation investigations, and product-related testing challenges.
- Validate laboratory and manufacturing equipment, including protocol development, execution, reporting, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Prepare accurate validation reports and maintain data integrity using approved procedures, SOPs, LIMS, and cGMP requirements.
- Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Operations, and other departments to execute validation activities, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Support change control processes, including impact assessments and implementation activities.
- Maintain documentation required for quality systems, regulatory inspections, and SR&ED submissions.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Travel to other company sites for training or project support as needed.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of experience using analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, LC-MS, ICP, or similar technologies.
- Minimum 2 years of validation experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
- Experience developing, executing, or supporting cleaning validation programs is strongly preferred.
- Experience performing residue testing, recovery studies, swab validation, rinse sampling, or cleaning verification activities is considered a strong asset.
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or related manufacturing environment.
- Experience with solid dosage forms is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory practices.
- Working knowledge of cleaning validation principles, including residue limit calculations, recovery studies, risk assessments, and sampling methodologies.
- Experience with chromatography data systems and analytical software.
- Familiarity with Thermo Chromeleon™ CDS is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Knowledge of validation requirements and regulatory guidance, including:
- 21 CFR Part 11
- Annex 15 (EudraLex)
- PIC/S GMP Guidance
- Cleaning Validation Guidance Documents
- GAMP Guidelines
- Relevant GMP requirements
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.
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