CMC Analytical Chemistry Scientist – Method Development

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Vancouver is seeking a Research Scientist 2 for CMC in Analytical Chemistry. This role involves developing analytical methods and collaborating with project teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in small molecule drug development and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $87,900 to $106,400 CAD, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings programs with company matching

Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees

Vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in pharmaceutical industry (2 years for PhD).
• Extensive experience with chromatographic techniques.
• Hands-on experience developing dissolution methods for solid oral dosage forms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot analytical methods for drug substances.
• Design and execute dissolution experiments.
• Collaborate with teams across Drug Substance and Drug Product.

Skills

Chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC)

Dissolution method development

Impurity identification using LCMS and GCMS

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSc or PhD in analytical/physical/organic chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences

Job description

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Vancouver is seeking a Research Scientist 2 for CMC in Analytical Chemistry. This role involves developing analytical methods and collaborating with project teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in small molecule drug development and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $87,900 to $106,400 CAD, along with a comprehensive benefits package.