quality control chemist

SHIELDS PHARMA INC.; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Markham is seeking a Quality Control Chemist with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and 3-5 years of experience. This full-time role focuses on ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices while utilizing analytical techniques like chromatography and mass spectrometry. The position provides a salary range of $60,000 to $85,000 and benefits including dental and healthcare plans. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques.
• Criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Skills

Analytical techniques proficiency

Computer skills (MS Excel, MS Office, etc.)

GMP knowledge

Technical experience in mass spectrometry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

Chromatography

Spectrometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

GC‑MS/FID system

Job description

Posted on December 10, 2025 by SHIELDS PHARMA INC.

Job Title

Quality Control Chemist

Location

Markham, ON L3R 9T5 (On site)

Salary & Employment

$60,000 – $85,000 annually (negotiated). Permanent full-time employment. Starts as soon as possible.

Work Setting

• Pharmaceuticals industry
• Chemical and pharmaceutical company

Responsibilities

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, general or analytical chemistry, or equivalent experience
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in laboratory testing and analysis, development of methods and techniques
• Proficiency in analytical techniques: Chromatography, Spectrometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), GC‑MS/FID system
• Proficiency in computer and technology: MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Word
• Technical experience in mass spectrometry
• Area of specialization: Spectrometry
• Criminal record check required

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Languages

English

Who can apply

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-09