QC Analyst Level 1, Wet Chemistry

SGS; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing, inspection, and certification company in Canada is seeking a skilled laboratory analyst. The role involves performing testing and analysis following strict compliance guidelines, while ensuring the accuracy of results and the maintenance of laboratory equipment. Successful candidates will have a B.Sc. in Chemistry and several years of experience in a laboratory setting, ensuring quality and reliability in testing processes.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or a related field is required.
• 5 to 7 years of laboratory testing experience is necessary.
• Experience with instruments such as HPLC and UPLC is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the workbench area.
• Conducting calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

B.Sc. Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

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 of2,6 0 0 offices and laboratories , working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• 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 work flow 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.
• Ensure that equipments are maintained in good order, perform calibrations and qualifications as required, volumetric/test solutions and mobile phase preparations are checked.
• Record findings in standardized format, keeping all records and analyst notebook in good order. Prepare reports and record data in timely manner
• Prepare and standardize Test solutions, Standard solutions and Volumetric solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc. Chemistry or Science related field
• Experience: over 5 to 7 years of laboratory testing experience with demonstrated ability to complete more complex role/duties
• 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.
• Assist in the resolution of routine, as well as non-routine technical problems.
• Adhere to the principles of 5S at the work stations and fume hoods.
• Ability to step in when the Supervisor 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 testing using instruments HPLC,UPLC and Dissolution obtaining accurate results.
• 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.

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.