Quality Control Laboratory Analyst

Catalent; Adelaide Metcalfe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Ontario is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Analyst to conduct testing of raw materials and finished products, train lab personnel, and maintain lab supplies. The ideal candidate has a college diploma in Chemistry, with preferred laboratory experience. Join a company that offers comprehensive benefits and contributes to life-saving products.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Group Retirement Savings

Employee Reward & Recognition programs

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a lab analyst is preferred.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility is an asset.
• Demonstrate applicable ethics and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Train, advise and assist laboratory personnel.
• Maintain adequate levels of laboratory supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

College diploma in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Quality Control Laboratory Analyst

Position Summary

• Work Schedule: Regular working hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

• This position is 100% on-site at the Strathroy site.

This position is located in Strathroy, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.

Reporting to the Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Laboratory Analyst is responsible for coordinating and performing laboratory activities/projects including performing analysis of raw materials, finished products and stability samples. The Quality Control Laboratory Analyst is part of a scientific team that assists in the advancement of pharmaceutical products produced by the organization.

The Role

• Responsible for the testing of raw materials, finished products and stability samples by instrumental and wet chemistry methods and described in compendia references or in-house methods.

• Train, advise and assist laboratory personnel as required. (e.g. methods, procedures, tests, etc.)

• Maintain adequate levels of laboratory supplies.

• Calibrate and maintain instruments according to relevant SOPs.

• Comply with SOPs and GMPs at all times.

• Maintain the laboratory environment in a safe and clean manner such as laboratory cleaning, glassware washing, storing of supplies, disposal of waste, etc.

• May be asked to work extended hours (overtime), especially when problems occur or when deadlines must be met.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• College diploma in Chemistry or related field required. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field preferred.

• 2+ years of experience as a lab analyst is preferred.

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility is an asset.

• Strong technical/scientific background.

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment and materials.

• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

• Demonstrate applicable ethics and due diligence.

• Good communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.

• The employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity.

• Occasionally, the position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, alongside close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.

• Currently Catalent does not participate in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

• Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)

• Group Retirement Savings –Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.

• Employee Reward & Recognition programs.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration to the application or hiring process.