Physical Properties Chemist — R&D & Method Validation

Apotex Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Apotex Inc. in Toronto is seeking a senior analytical chemist to perform R&D and commercial release tests in a GMP-compliant environment with strong data integrity. You will develop and validate methods for analyzing active and inactive ingredients, interpret complex data, and generate scientific reports.

The role involves various instrumental techniques and collaboration with the labs team. The position requires advanced analytical chemistry expertise, excellent communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in analytical or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical R&D lab with physical property testing.
• Knowledge of peptides preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and transfer testing methods for R&D and commercial release. Issue method development summaries, validation and transfer reports.
• Establish and develop testing strategy using state-of-the-art Physical Properties laboratory instruments.
• Evaluate drug substances, products and excipients and advise on polymorphic forms, particle size and other physical properties.
• Develops and implements crystalline form preparation and characterization using PXRD, TGA/DSC, microscopy, particle size analysis, and related techniques.
• Maintain strong relationships with external providers/vendors and customers.
• Identify root causes of challenges and propose new problem-solving approaches.
• Establish performance criteria for analytical instrumentation/systems.
• Keep updated with new analytical techniques through literature and training.
• Demonstrate corporate values in performance and interactions.
• Performs additional duties as assigned and trains new chemists on lab equipment.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Physical chemistry

Materials chemistry

Pharmaceutical sciences

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical/Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

XRD

DSC

FT-IR

NIR

BET

DLS

Job description

Apotex Inc. in Toronto is seeking a senior analytical chemist to perform R&D and commercial release tests in a GMP-compliant environment with strong data integrity. You will develop and validate methods for analyzing active and inactive ingredients, interpret complex data, and generate scientific reports.

The role involves various instrumental techniques and collaboration with the labs team. The position requires advanced analytical chemistry expertise, excellent communication skills, and a