# Quality Assurance Specialist at Certified Group

> Canada · Unspecified · QA / Test · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acertifiedgroup%3A4310946009 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Certified Group](https://alderhq.app/companies/certified-group)
- Location text: Kitchener, ON, Canada; Kitchener, ON, Canada
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Canada (evidence: "Location: Kitchener, ON, Canada; Kitchener, ON, Canada")
- Posted: 2026-07-09 (122 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/certifiedgroup/jobs/4310946009

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Canada, n 14): p25 CAD 75k, median CAD 90k, p75 CAD 92k

## Description (the employer's text)

Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

### Our Brands

Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:

- Certified Laboratories – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
- Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
- Labstat – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
- EAS Consulting Group – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
- FSNS Certification & Audit – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.
### Job Function

The Quality Systems Specialist is primarily responsible for the following:

- Designs, develops, and implements internal auditing programs and procedures consistent with the organization’s requirements
- Performs Internal Audits, to ensure that procedures are available and adhered to according to requirements for maintaining ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) recognition.
- Performs GLP inspections to ensure that GLP studies are completed according to OECD and/or FDA GLP requirements.
- Reports audit findings to Director QA or designate and conducts post-audit meetings as necessary.
- Performs/ reviews non-conformance investigations to ensure the non-conformance has been addressed and full and proper resolution has been documented.
- Issues corrective actions in response to Quality Systems activities, tracking the progress and verifying the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions
- Completes evaluation of supplier quality
- Arranges and prepares for external audits, assists with pre and post-assessment activities. Coordinates necessary action on audit findings corrective/preventive actions, and responds to related findings externally.
- Reviews/ Evaluates laboratory performance in Proficiency testing/ Inter-laboratory studies
- Coordinates/ performs refresher training (ISO 17025 and GMP) for laboratory staff.
- Reports quality metrics regularly to top management
- Responsible for quality projects as assigned
### Primary Responsibilities

- schedule and perform internal audits
- Participate in external audits
- review and investigate non-conformances, client complaints
- Issue and monitor corrective actions
- Evaluate supplier quality
- Review, approve, and maintain equipment qualification records
- Perform Administrative Tasks
- The employee shall implement the Laboratory Quality Policy and perform their duties in accordance to existing job specific requirements and procedures
- Compliance to Health & Safety policies and procedures; wear required Personal Protective equipment at all times while in the laboratory
- Other duties as assigned
### Education

- Minimum Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline (Chemical or Biological Sciences)
### Experience

- 3+ years experience in an auditor role in ISO 17025 accreditation, GLP and/or GMP regulated environment, with proficiency in quality assurance systems and documentation
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Technical experience in the use, calibration of various analytical instrumentation commonly found in a commercial laboratory.

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