Calibration Chemist

SGS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing and certification company based in Mississauga is seeking a skilled Calibration Specialist who will be responsible for scheduling and conducting calibrations and maintenance on laboratory instruments. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical lab, preferably with knowledge of calibration techniques and troubleshooting instrumentation. The position offers competitive pay between $27.00 - $32.00 per hour along with benefits such as health coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

RRSP Program Eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant pharmaceutical lab experience.
• Prior experience in a bio/chemistry related role preferred.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Develop and implement calibration procedures.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues.

Skills

Calibration techniques

Troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Analytical methods

Instrument qualification documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, conduct and maintain calibration/qualification and preventative maintenance programs and execution of all laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance according to guidelines and procedures. Evaluate new calibration methods and procedures. Use statistics to analyze measurement standards and process.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated, qualified according to SOPs
• Label equipment with the latest calibration/maintenance labels;
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues
• Technical knowledge of repairs for laboratory instruments
• Participate in new instrument requirement determination activities.
• Develop instrument qualification documents including but not limited to:
• IQ, OQ and PQ Protocols
• Maintain calibration and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Develop and formalize calibration procedures ensuring all laboratory instruments have calibration SOPs.
• Perform calibration testing in accordance with these procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance on analytical instruments.
• Monitor maintenance status of individual instruments and coordinate with external service technicians as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related biological science or equivalent in job experience.
• Minimum of 4years of relevant pharmaceutical lab experience with emphasis on instrumental methods are a must for this position.
• Prior technical experience in a bio/chemistry related role would be preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated Laboratory environment or Pharmaceutical company, but also with implementation and support experience with laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret, analyze data and draw logical conclusions required.
• Ability to troubleshoot analytical problems as needed to minimize down time.
• A willingness to review new analytical records, instrumentation and procedures.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Salary:$27.00 - $32.00/Hour

Some Benefit Highlights:

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

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. 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.