Lab Support Technician

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

RRSP savings plan

Employee assistance program

Vacation and sick time

Annual performance bonus plan

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. in Canada seeks a QA/QC Laboratory support professional to handle station duties in a busy QA/QC area. You will issue templates, collect and log samples, and manage glassware, supplies and maintenance tasks to keep the lab running smoothly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous record-keeping and adherence to GMP guidelines, with potential shift or flexible hours and a strong focus on safety and compliance in a pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of GMP’s and lab procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Issuing analytical templates and disposing tested samples and chemical solvent waste
• Collecting release and stability samples and logging in the master schedule
• Washing glassware for QC Laboratory
• Restocking glassware and supplies used in the laboratory
• Maintenance of lab dishwasher and coordinating service
• Purchasing/receiving laboratory supplies
• Safe disposal of chemical solvent waste
• Daily monitoring of lab equipment
• General cleaning of lab equipment
• Participate in annual review of laboratory chemicals
• Shift or flexible working hours may be required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Chemicals and MSDS knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

Driven by abold pursuit of scienceand fueled byan unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission toReach People and Touch Lives, we deliverInnovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare productsthat improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, weimprove access to effective, affordable treatmentsthat promote better health and well-being.

Reaching People. Touching Lives.

Job purpose

Responsible for various support activities in the QA/QC Laboratory.

Duties and responsibilities

• Issuing analytical templates, disposing tested samples and chemical solvent waste
• Collecting of release and stability samples and logging the samples in the master schedule
• Washing of glassware for QC Laboratory.
• Restocking glassware and supplies used in the laboratory.
• Maintenance of the lab dishwasher and calling in service reps as required.
• Purchasing/receiving laboratory supplies
• Safe disposal of chemical solvent waste
• Daily monitoring of lab equipment (refrigerators/freezers/balances).
• General cleaning of some lab equipment as required (sonic baths, ice-methanol bath, fume hoods, etc.)
• Participate in the annual review of laboratory chemicals.
• Shift or flexible working hours may be required
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• General knowledge of chemicals and MSDS
• Routine problem solving and decision making

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications & Experience

• Some knowledge of GMP’s and lab procedures preferred

Working conditions

• Generally, fairly pleasant surroundings. Occasional exposure to higher than normal noise levels, exposure to various chemicals used in the testing of raw materials, components and finished products. Occasional exposure to unpleasant odors resulting from testing procedures. Fairly level temperatures. Mixture of sitting, standing and walking.
• Some heavy lifting required

Physical requirements

NA

Direct reports

NA

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $50,000 to $62,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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