Quality Coordinator, Microbiology, Molecular Imaging & Therapy

Quality Coordinator, Microbiology, Molecular Imaging & Therapy

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

This role will be supporting the Molecular Imaging & Therapy Quality Program for BC Cancer - IAMI. This role will require on-site presence at 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 2A3, with remote work as appropriate.

The Quality Coordinator's main responsibility is to oversee the microbiological testing, sanitation and sterility program for sterile radiopharmaceuticals and environmental monitoring of the facility to meet the requirements of Health Canada's Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations. Other responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); developing and writing SOPs that recognize Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); coordinating annual product and management reviews; performing quality record reviews and internal audits; and supporting other QMS programs as required.

This role may require working remotely and hours may vary slightly.

What you'll do

• Ensure cleanroom operation, microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, aseptic processing, and gowning techniques are performed per SOPs and in compliance to Health Canada GMPs. Provides relevant microbiology technical and training support to radiochemistry team.
• Review microbiological tests and monitors data. Initiates investigations and deviation reports as required. Identifies and follows up on any relevant or potentially adverse trends.
• Conduct and author investigations by assembling facts, collecting and analyzing data, and following-up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate, monitor and follow up with third party laboratory testing progress and reporting of results.
• Draft, revise, and publish all GMP controlled documents including SOPs in compliance with QMS and GMP requirements.
• Initiates, leads, and conducts internal audits.
• Support the administration and management of QMS processes & executions including but not limited to: batch record review, document control, change control, annual product review, quality record review, retention and maintenance of quality records, equipment calibration and maintenance, facility monitoring, and the supplier program, in conjunction with Quality team members.
• Develop and assess aseptic processes, equipment, facility and procedures required to meet GMP standards.
• Support the development of research radiopharmaceuticals by assisting with documentation required for clinical trial applications (CTAs).

What you bring

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, plus a minimum of three (3) years of recent related experience in a microbiology laboratory or a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• In-depth knowledge of cleanrooms, environmental monitoring, sterility testing, aseptic processing and gowning techniques. Experience in writing SOPs, data/documentation management, and familiarity with Quality Management Systems relating to Health Canada and the US FDA GMPs and/or GLP regulations obtained through direct work experience and/or related training is highly desired.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies:

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:

• Administrative, organizational, work planning and control skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally, presenting and in writing with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Skills in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrate a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Wage: $39.26 to $49.01 per hour

Location: 750 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0800-1600; This role may require working remotely and hours may vary slightly.

Requisition Number: 179701E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Create equity - Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

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The internal job posting expires on March 20, 2025, and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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