Analyst Level 2 - Research and Development (LCMS)

SGS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

RRSP Program Eligibility

Job summary

SGS Mississauga is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist to perform routine and complex testing of pharmaceutical finished products and raw materials, ensuring compliance with cGMP.

The role requires a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry, 3+ years of hands-on experience with LCMS, LC-MS and ICP, and strong data recording skills. You will contribute to method transfers, verifications, and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Chemistry required; strong analytical aptitude.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in analytical testing.
• Experience with LCMS/LC-MS and ICP instrumentation.
• Strong reading, writing, and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, schedule and plan daily work to meet due dates.
• Maintain equipment; perform calibrations and qualifications.
• Prepare study protocols, reports, forms, and SOPs.
• Perform routine and complex analyses of pharmaceutical products and materials.
• Prepare and standardize test solutions.
• Execute testing per SOPs, deviations, change controls, and cGMP.
• Ensure documentation and data entry into LIMS before QA review.
• Prepare Work Forms as per test methods.
• Record findings in standardized format and maintain notebooks.
• Execute method verifications, validations, and transfers.
• Report failures to Department Manager and assist investigations.
• Assist in resolving routine and non-routine technical problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. Chemistry

Tools

LCMS

LC-MS

ICP

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

This position is responsible for performing routine and complex analytical testing and analyses of pharmaceutical finished products or raw materials, method transfer and verification.

• Prioritize, schedule and plan daily work in order to maintain efficient workflow to assure completion of scheduled tasks and to meet established due dates.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order, perform calibrations and qualifications as required.
• With limited supervision, prepare study protocols, reports, forms and SOP’s.
• Perform routine and more complex analysis/testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceuticalfinished products and raw materials.
• Prepare and standardize Test solutions, Standard solutions and Volumetric solutions.
• Execute and perform testing as per methods, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP guidelines.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every aspect and all results are entered into the electronic Laboratory Information System or the Client’s Certificate of Analysis before submission to the QA reviewer.
• Prepare and assist in preparation of Work Forms as per test methods.
• Record findings in standardized format, keeping all records and analyst notebook in good order.
• Ability to execute method verifications, validations, transfers based on signed protocols.
• In case of testing failure, immediately report to the Department Manager before proceeding any further with the test. Assist in the failure investigations as instructed. Do not discard any solutions or glassware that was used during testing.
• Assist in the resolution of routine, as well as non-routine technical problems.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc. or M.Sc. Chemistry or equivalent
• Experience: over 3 years with demonstrated ability to complete more complex role/duties
• Experience with using instrumentation such as LCMS, LC-MS, ICP
• Hand/Eye coordination, ability to stand out, think outside the box.
• Able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $30.00 to $34.00/Hour

Some Benefit Highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.