Clinical and Health Scientist - Development Operations

Adecco Canada; Whitby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health and safety programs

Medical and dental benefits

Free training programs

New onboarding process

Job summary

Adecco Canada is seeking a Clinical and Health Scientist - Development Operations for a pharmaceutical client in Whitby, ON. The role focuses on analytical testing, method development, and GMP compliance to support pharmaceutical product development.

Responsibilities include documenting results, performing HPLC, dissolution, and physical tests, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have a B.Sc. in Chemistry and lab experience in pharma/science settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, scientific, or research environment.
• Experience performing analytical testing using HPLC and related laboratory instrumentation is preferred.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document all experimental data in accordance with ALCOA principles.
• Perform analytical testing including HPLC, dissolution, and physical testing.
• Execute testing activities according to approved analytical methods and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot analytical systems and resolve system suitability issues.
• Support method development, validation protocols, and validation bench work.
• Investigate and report OOS results.
• Maintain laboratory organization and safety.

Skills

Analytical testing

Troubleshooting

Data integrity

Regulatory understanding

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

Empower

NuGenesis

LIMS

SmartLab

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Are you a science professional with experience in analytical testing and laboratory operations?

Adecco is currently recruiting a Clinical and Health Scientist - Development Operations for our pharmaceutical client. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a background in chemistry or a related scientific discipline who are passionate about laboratory research, method validation, quality compliance, and contributing to the development of life-changing pharmaceutical products.

In this role, you will provide analytical support within the Laboratory Operations team by performing analytical testing, assisting with method development and validations, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards.

• Pay Rate: $35.05/hour

• Location: Whitby, ON

• Job type: Temporary|Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for a future vacancy.

Here’s why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time

• Strong health and safety programs

• Medical and dental benefits once qualified

• Free training programs

• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

• Accurately document all experimental data in accordance with ALCOA (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate) principles

• Perform analytical testing including:

  • HPLC analysis

  • Dissolution testing

  • Physical testing

• Execute testing activities according to approved analytical methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Utilize laboratory and data management systems including Empower, NuGenesis, LIMS, SmartLab, Microsoft Word, and Excel

• Troubleshoot analytical systems and resolve system suitability issues

• Support method development, validation protocols, and validation bench work

• Conduct excipient compatibility studies (ECS)

• Investigate and report unexpected, atypical, or Out of Specification (OOS) results

• Assist with laboratory investigations and root-cause analysis activities

• Maintain laboratory organization, safety standards, and 5S practices

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within laboratory operations

• Work rotating or alternating shifts as required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline

• Previous experience in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, scientific, or research environment

• Experience performing analytical testing using HPLC and related laboratory instrumentation is preferred

• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles

• Knowledge of chromatographic separation techniques

• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis

• Understanding of pharmaceutical quality standards and regulatory requirements

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and data integrity practices

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and regulatory documentation

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Passionate about scientific research and analytical testing

• Committed to quality, compliance, and patient safety

• Adaptable in a fast-paced laboratory environment

• Proactive in identifying process improvements

• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

• Team-oriented with a positive and collaborative attitude

• Laboratory-based role within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and development setting

• Compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), GMP, and company procedures is required

• Rotating or alternate shifts may be required based on business needs

• Opportunity to work on innovative pharmaceutical development projects

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.