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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of raw materials and purified water using analytical instruments and established procedures within departmental timelines
- Analyze dosage, raw material, process and cleaning validation, and technology transfer samples using chemical and instrumental techniques
- Interpret and document test results, calculations, and observations; complete report summaries according to SOPs
- Identify and immediately report out-of-specification, questionable, and non-conforming results to the Supervisor
- Assist with laboratory investigations under Supervisor direction
- Perform daily calibration of balances, pH meters, Milli-Q water systems, and other laboratory equipment
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and method problems with Supervisor assistance
- Collaborate with QC team members, share knowledge, and support departmental goals
- Provide technical troubleshooting support or training to team members
- Dispose of waste solvents and order chemicals or laboratory supplies
- Review QC documentation and calculations when qualified as a Document Reviewer
- Liaise with department chemists to ensure corrections and documentation meet cGMP requirements
- Review assigned instrument calibrations for laboratory accuracy and precision
- Record results in SAP when required
- Work in cross-functional QC areas when trained
- Perform other relevant duties, including Chemist QS4 tasks
- Follow regulatory, compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality, and company policies
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science from a recognized educational institution in Chemistry or a related field OR Community College diploma in a related field
- Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a pharmaceutical lab environment with Bachelor of Science degree
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the analysis of pharmaceutical products with Community College diploma
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, other Microsoft Office Programs and laboratory software packages
- Strong knowledge of automated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, AA, UV, IR, UV/VIS Spectrophotometry and GC
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Knowledge of cGMP/cGLP
- Detail oriented with problem solving and instrument troubleshooting ability
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of UV, FT-IR, Karl Fischer Water Tester, pH Meter, HPLC, Titration, Fluorimetric, Column Chromatography, Auto-Titrator, Viscometer, TLC, AA, GC, DSC, Melting Point, and Particle Size Laser
- Compliance with Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Apotex Health and Safety policies, and Safe Work Procedures
- Personal adherence to Global Business Ethics and Compliance, Global Quality, Safety and Environment, and HR policies
Benefits
- Bonus programs based on position in the organization
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pension plan
- Learning and development opportunities
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of the recruitment process
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Chemist analyzing pharmaceutical samples using HPLC, GC, and other instruments for Apotex, a Canadian pharmaceutical company. Ensuring GMP - compliant results and reviewing QC documentation.