Analytical Chemist Level 2

LGC Limited; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision benefits

RRSP with matching employer

PTO and Personal Care Days

Professional development opportunities

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

LGC Standards in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking an Analytical Chemist to analyze chemicals from diverse sources according to established procedures.

You will perform experiments, build analytical result records, and interpret data using NMR, MS and HPLC/GC while maintaining strict documentation. Instruments will require routine maintenance and calibration, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in organic, bioorganic chemistry or similar with analytical emphasis.
• Practical knowledge of NMR, MS and separation techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to characterize products using established procedures.
• Initiate daily analyses with integrity and efficiency within timelines.
• Build Analytical Result Records with high quality and timeliness.
• Interpret and report results according to procedures and documentation standards.
• Maintain and calibrate instruments as part of routine upkeep.

Skills

NMR techniques

MS techniques

Analytical chemistry

Documentation & records

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in organic/analytical chemistry

Tools

HPLC/GC

Job description

• Department: Scientific / Technical Science
• Compensation: CAD 47000 - CAD 50000 - yearly

Company Description

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

Job Description

As an Analytical Chemist, you will analyze chemicals from various sources according to our established procedures.

What you’ll do

• Conduct experiments to accurately characterize of products while also ensuring effective usage of resources
• Initiate the analysis of products daily with integrity, accuracy, and efficiency within encouraged timelines
• Build Analytical Result Records in a high quality, accurate and timely fashion
• Interpret and report analysis results in accordance with applicable procedures while adhering to strict guidelines of documentation and reporting
• Basic depth of analysis to interpret basic non-conformance results arising in NMR, MS, HPLC/GC, and CHN results due to bulk impurity and/or mishandling
• Analyze data acquired and identify out-of-specification (OOS) results
• Participate in routine maintenance and calibration of instruments

Qualifications

• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of NMR and MS and analytical methodology and separation techniques
• Proven knowledge and experience using analytical techniques and instrumentation
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and time management
• Very good analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Self-starter; task oriented with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Good at handling stress and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in organic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry or similar technical program with an emphasis on analytical chemistry

Additional Information

Pay range for this role is:

Minimum: CAD $47,000 / yearly

Maximum: CAD $50,000 / yearly

The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.

What we offer (Canada based-employees)

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• RRSP with matching employer contribution
• PTO and Personal Care Days
• Professional development and extended growth opportunities across the TRC and LGC networks
• Subsidized corporate gym membership with GoodLife Fitness and store and restaurant discounts
• Cheer Program where employees are recognized for outstanding work
• Companywide social events

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.