Quality Lab Equipment Technician

Piramal Pharma Limited; Aurora; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited is seeking a dedicated Quality Lab Equipment Technician to support the maintenance and qualification of analytical instruments, including HPLC and GC, within a GMP-driven environment. You will contribute to calibration, preventive maintenance, and verification activities while upholding safety and documentation standards.

The role involves installation support, SOP compliance and active participation in improving instrument performance.

Qualifications

• Proficient with analytical instrumentation and quality standards.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities.
• Comfort with SOPs and calibration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, qualification and maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Assist IQ/OQ installation activities for new lab equipment.
• Maintain calibration records and service logs for traceability.
• Schedule external calibrations for equipment and manage parts inventory.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and safety protocols in the lab.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

Documentation

Quality control

Tools

HPLC

GC

pH meters

Balances

TGA/DSC

Titrators

Job description

Job Title

Quality Lab Equipment Technician

Job Description

Performs qualification, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation to the highest standards of quality and efficiency to support on time and in full project deliveries for internal and external customers. Assist in the calibration, qualification, and maintenance of laboratory instruments, including HPLC, GC, and small lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, balances, TGA/DSC, titrators). Perform basic troubleshooting and routine preventive maintenance under the supervision of the Senior Lab Technician or Lab Service Manager. Follow preventive maintenance procedures as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support the execution of equipment performance verification procedures in compliance with SOPs and manufacturer guidelines. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of calibration, service, and repair activities in logbooks and records. Maintain an adequate inventory of parts and assist in ordering components needed for repairs and preventive maintenance. Monitor and schedule external calibrations for equipment such as freezers, stability and photostability chambers, water units, and weight sets. Prepare calibration standards and solutions required for instrument verification and qualification. Assist with the installation of new laboratory equipment, including conducting Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ). Ensure that calibration and qualification intervals are adhered to according to SOP defined schedules. Actively participate in opportunities to learn and apply current knowledge of analytical instrumentation. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Lab Service Manager or Senior Lab Technician to support departmental operations. Promote and maintain safe, clean, and organized laboratory environments in accordance with safety protocols and best practices. Perform other duties as assigned

Canada Salary Range :CAD45,000.00 - CAD52,000.00/Per Year

About the Company

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.