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About the role
- Chemist analyzing pharmaceutical samples using HPLC, GC, and other instruments for Apotex, a Canadian pharmaceutical company. Ensuring GMP-compliant results and reviewing QC documentation.
Responsibilities
- Generate accurate results while following GMP requirements
- Analyze laboratory samples including raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, purified water, cleaning validation samples, stability samples, and samples associated with method transfer or method verification
- Use analytical instruments and established analytical procedures and techniques
- Document observations and testing data according to established SOPs and Good Documentation Practices
- Recognize OOS or OOT results under the direction of the Supervisor
- Perform general maintenance and daily checks of laboratory equipment
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and method problems with the Supervisor’s assistance
- Dispose of waste solvents and order chemicals or laboratory supplies as required
- Review and sign off completed electronic and/or paper data for trained analyses
- Ensure results conform to specifications and GMP, in-house, compendial, and regulatory requirements
- Verify mathematical and analytical calculations
- Collaborate as a team member to achieve outcomes
- Adhere to business ethics, quality, safety, environmental, and HR policies
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Requirements
- B.Sc. from a recognized educational institution in Chemistry or a related field and a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a pharmaceutical lab environment; or Community College diploma in a related field and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the analysis of pharmaceutical products
- Knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Programs and/or laboratory software packages is an asset
- Sound working and theoretical knowledge of automated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, AA, UV, Dissolution, IR, UV/VIS spectrophotometry and GC
- Detail oriented with problem solving and instrument troubleshooting ability
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of GMP/GLP
- Proven organization and time management skills as demonstrated through previous work and/or educational experience
Benefits
- Bonus programs based on position in the organization
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pension plan
- Learning and development opportunities
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities during recruitment
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Contract QC Chemist analyzing pharmaceutical materials, dosage samples, and purified water for Apotex, a Canadian pharmaceutical company. Performing instrumental testing, calibration, documentation, and compliance activities.