Analyst Level 2, HPLC

SGS; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled analytical chemist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for performing both routine and complex testing of pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with strict quality standards and cGMP guidelines. You'll work in a collaborative environment, where your expertise will contribute to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and accuracy in testing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in innovative projects while ensuring the safety and quality of essential products. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in analytical testing and complex roles.
• Ability to perform method verifications and validations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex analytical testing of pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with testing standards.

Skills

Analytical Testing

cGMP Guidelines

Problem-Solving

Documentation

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Thermometer

Oven

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 of2,600 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.

• 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 Lab Book.

• Execute daily work determined by supervisor in order to maintain efficient workflow to assure completion of scheduled tasks and meet established due dates.

• 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.

• Inform the Department Manager and/or Group Leader, as far in advance as possible, if the assigned work order cannot be satisfactorily completed within established scheduled time and quality of work expectations.

• Perform additional assigned lab duties and periodically update Department Manager and/or Group Leader on the status.

• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order, perform calibrations and qualifications as required, volumetric/test solutions and mobile phase preparations are checked.

• Attend training sessions and inform the Department Manager and/or Group Leader if there is any doubt regarding the ability to fulfill testing requirements satisfactorily.

• Record findings in standardized format, keeping all records and analyst notebook in good order.

• Prepare reports and record data in timely manner

• Keep the work area clean and organized; immediately clean up spills, dispose of waste according to laboratory procedures and place used glassware in designated locations for cleaning.

• Maintain workbench area clean and organized ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures; glassware is appropriately handled, and lab solutions are replaced.

• Prepare and standardize Test solutions, Standard solutions and Volumetric solutions.

• Assist in the resolution of routine, as well as non-routine technical problems

• Adhere to the principles of 5S at the workstations and fume hoods.

• Ability to step in when the Group Leader is not available to be able to answer technical queries as well as help fellow Analysts.

• Perform routine and more complex analysis/testing of pharmaceutical finished products/raw materials.

• Conduct calibration and preventive maintenance of instruments/testing apparatus (e.g., HPLC, GC, Dissolution, Thermometer, Oven, etc.) for compliance and accurate testing results.

• Prepare and generate reports for method verification, validation and transfers.

• Ability to execute method verifications, validations, transfers based on signed protocols.

• Prepare and assist in preparation of Work Forms as per test methods.

• Capable of accurate review of Volumetric/Test/Colourimetric solution preparations.

• Perform water suitability test as per the method and guide other Analysts to be able to perform when required.

• Capable of helping review lab sheets for accuracy before distribution to fellow Analysts for testing.

• Assist Group Leader in maintaining the inventory of standards and reagents.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Chemistry

• over 3 years with demonstrated ability to complete more complex role/duties

Additional Information

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.