QC Chemical Lab Analyst

Viva Pharmaceutical Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Chemical Lab Analyst to perform a variety of laboratory tests and ensure compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate will have advanced university education in Chemistry and at least three years of relevant laboratory experience. Responsibilities include supervising technicians, performing tests, and reviewing documentation. This full-time role offers a salary starting from $50,000 annually and includes benefits such as dental care and life insurance.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Vision care

Qualifications

• 3+ years of laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical/nutraceutical industry.
• Advanced knowledge of GMP and US FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical formulations.
• Independently plan and perform analytical tasks.
• Supervise laboratory technicians and review data.

Skills

Familiarity with lab equipment

Routine chemical and physical testing

Analytical result documentation

Data integrity requirements

Education

Advanced university education in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

LC-MS/MS

UV

AA

IR

DSC

ICP

Job description

Overview

The position of Chemical Lab Analyst's responsibility includes, but is not limited to, performing a variety of laboratory tests and experiments to identify, measure, and analyze chemical compounds. Using HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, UV, AA, IR, DSC and ICP to do the chemical analysis to ensure the properties of raw materials, the intermediate stages of the technological processes, and the finished products comply with all aspects of GMP – as required by the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and supporting regulations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Familiarity with lab equipment (e.g. HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, UV, AA, IR, DSC and ICP) and instruments.
• Perform routine chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. Ensure all analytical results and documentation are of high quality along with data integrity trace ability requirements.
• Perform testing in accordance with assigned protocols, methods, or procedures.
• Review and prepare routine technical documents as directed by the QC Manager.
• Independently plans and performs analytical tasks according to priorities assigned by the QC Manager.
• Regularly update the QC Manager on test results, delays, problems, and process improvement recommendations.
• Supervise laboratory technicians on how to proceed with analytical tests.
• Critically review own data and recommend further action.
• Performs other duties as requested by Senior Management.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Experiences

• An appropriate combination of advanced university education in an applicable discipline of science in Chemistry or specific medical training (pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, nutritional research or related).
• Three or more years of laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical/nutraceutical or related industries would be considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge/understanding of GMP and the US FDA guidelines for manufacturing/packaging of pharmaceutical/nutraceutical products.

Work setting

Full Time, Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Experience

• Analysis skills: 3 years (required)

Work Location

In person