Principle Chemist (R&D Process Chemistry)

Piramal Healthcare (Canada) Limited; Aurora; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited in Canada seeks a Principal Chemist (R&D Process Chemistry) to contribute to early-stage API projects. You will conduct lab-scale experiments, interpret data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance development.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, safety, and process optimization. The position involves leading experimental work, preparing updates, and potentially mentoring co-op students while ensuring compliant lab operations in a fast-paced

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory scale experiments with limited direction from the project leader.
• Contribute to work plan by providing input on efficiency and improvements.
• Document comprehensive, accurate experimental observations in lab books.
• Report observations to project leader or designate.
• Identify potential and actual problems and propose solutions.
• Register and interpret spectra and chromatograms.
• Select and perform analytical methods and analyze samples; develop recommendations.
• Prepare draft project updates and reports for review by project team leader.
• May present project updates to internal staff and clients.
• Input hours and comments in TIMS for post-project review.
• Read and follow R&D Manuals and SOPs.
• Contribute to development and revision of R&D Manuals and SOPs.
• Develop current knowledge of chemistry and technology in the team.
• Ensure safe and clean lab operations.
• Perform inventory control and supply ordering as needed.
• Facilitate training of co-op students and junior staff.
• Conduct literature searches and apply findings to projects.
• Liaise with cross-functional staff to advance project progress.
• May assume project leadership responsibilities when required.
• Develop proficiency in specialized chemistry techniques or instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Title Principal Chemist (R&D Process Chemistry)

Job Description

Contributes to the research and development of our customers early stage Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and intermediates projects through the independent performance of experiments with full interpretation of results

• Conduct laboratory scale experiments in accordance with the work plan with limited direction from the project leader or designate.
• Contribute to the definition of the work plan through the input and provision of feedback on efficiency or other improvements.
• Document comprehensive, accurate and timely experimental observations in lab books.
• Report observations to project leader or designate.
• Identify potential and actual experiment related problems and propose solutions.
• Register and interpret spectra and chromatograms.
• Select and perform analytical methods, analyze various samples, interpret results and develop recommendations based on results.
• Prepare draft project updates and reports for review by project team leader.
• May present project updates to internal staff and clients.
• Perform the accurate input of hours and comments in TIMS for post project review.
• Read and follow R+D Manuals and SOP’s.
• Contribute and/or lead in the development and revision of R+D Manuals and SOP’s through researching and drafting content.
• Participate in opportunities to develop and disseminate a current knowledge of chemistry and technology.
• Ensure, and promote, safe and clean lab operations.
• Perform departmental tasks such as inventory control, supply ordering, etc;
• Facilitate the training and supervision of co-operative education students and other less experienced staff.
• Conduct, report and develop the application of knowledge gained from advanced literature searches.
• Liase with cross-functional staff to facilitate project progress.
• Contribute to identifying potential and actual issues as well as recommending solutions.
• May fulfil project leadership role (e.g. facilitate meeting project objectives, maintain project file, prepare reports, etc;)
• May develop proficiency and expertise in more specialized chemistry techniques or instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Canada Salary Range :CAD80,000.00 - CAD110,000.00/Per Year

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.