Join our global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes to our patients. We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.
Position Details
Job Title: Quality Control Chemist
Department : Quality Control Lab, Chromatography
Reports To Title: Quality Control Supervisor
Supervise Direct Reports : No
Shift : Permanent, Evening (15:30 – 24:00)
Introduction
We are looking for a trustworthy and respectful individual who consistently does the right thing. Someone who is imaginative and proactive, with a keen eye for what is possible. A perceptive and adaptive person who is action oriented. We need a disciplined, focused, and accountable team member. If you embody these values, come join our company and help us shape the future.
General Responsibilities
Provide support for the analysis and release of finished products/stability/raw material samples to meet quality control schedules. Review of lab documentation and procedures. Provide exceptional technical support including troubleshooting of complex analytical problems. Provide support with other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
• Participate in right the first-time quality control testing using various analytical instrumentation techniques while following strict procedures/guidelines.
• Working closely with Supervisor, provide strong technical support and daily coordination activities for chromatography group.
• Write and review SOP’s and STM’s, protocols, technical reports, and data.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide analytical guidance to the Quality Control Analysts and participate in out-of-trend and out-of-specifications investigations.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve instrumental and analytical problems and escalate issues as required (internal and external).
• Train new and existing employees in the operation of various analytical instruments and testing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Participate in the area of occupational health, safety, and wellness.
Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry or Life Science or College diploma in Chemical Technology.
• Minimum 5 years’ related industry experience with proficiency using laboratory instrumentation.
Technical and Professional Requirements
• Strong knowledge of US Pharmacopoeia (European Pharmacopoeia an assists).
• Working knowledge of Health Canada, FDA, ICH regulations and guidelines that govern the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of Chromatography (principles, instrumentation and software).
• Strong knowledge of computer software programs (including Microsoft Office).
Core Competencies
• Proficient in Chromatography and various other analytical instruments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good team player
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently and effectively.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
Total Rewards
The range of starting base pay for this role is $70,031 – $87,539. Actual starting pay will be based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education and location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for participation in our annual bonus program.
What we have to offer employees at our site:
• Health insurance commences upon start date
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Recognition Program
• Full-service cafeteria with weekly lunch specials; free coffee and tea
• Free energized parking
• Free electric vehicle parking
• Annual bonus plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for qualifying employees
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP & DPSP) for qualifying employees
• Free onsite gym
• Tuition reimbursement
• Years of Service Awards
• Employee Referral Program
• Maternity Leave top-up
• Apprenticeship Leave top-up
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.