R&D Scientist

SGS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and inspection company in Mississauga is seeking an experienced professional with a BSc or MSc/PhD in Chemistry. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industry experience and will provide technical support, develop analytical testing procedures, and write reports for various clients. You will coordinate method transfers and assist in investigations. Competitive salary of CAD 61k - 65k yearly with benefits including health, dental and paid time off.

Benefits

80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience with demonstrated ability to complete more complex roles.
• Ability to follow work instructions in a safe and timely manner.
• Must be proficient in using various types of computer software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and feedback to clients and other SGS groups.
• Perform development and validation of analytical testing procedures.
• Write protocols and technical reports for the Research and Development department.
• Execute experiments following Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP guidelines.
• Coordinate method transfers and assist in failure investigations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects

Attention to detail

Hand/Eye coordination

Proficiency in Word and Excel

Education

BSc or MSc/PhD in Chemistry or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 61,000 - CAD 65,000 - yearly

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 of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Provide technical support and feedback to clients and other SGS groups.
• Perform the development and validation of analytical testing procedures for drug substances and drug products
• Write protocols, drafts methods and technical reports for the Research and Development department and clients
• Executes experiments, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP guidelines.
• Keep all records and lab notebooks in good order. Analyze testing data, enter the testing results into the company’s electronic system for a certificate of analysis and prepare reports, if required, in timely manner.
• Coordinate method transfers between clients, the Research and Development group, and the RM/Finished Products departments
• Assist in the failure investigations within other SGS groups and design investigation protocols and suggest corrective actions.
• In case of a testing failure, immediately report to the Department Head or the designee before proceeding further with the test, lead/assist failure investigations to identify the cause of failure and prepare a deviation report and/or Corrective Preventative Actions (CAPA) if it is appropriate.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and all results are entered into the Electronic Laboratory Information System or client’s Certificate of Analysis before submission to the QA reviewer.
• Participate in training sessions in the proposal, investigation and introduction of new technologies and services for SGS
• Oversee, train, mentor and guide Analysts/Scientists in their work

Additional Information

Salary:$61k to $65k

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off

Qualifications

• Education: BSc or MSc/PhD in Chemistry or equivalent
• Experience: 5+ years of industry experience with demonstrated ability to complete more complex role/duties
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Hand/Eye coordination, ability to stand out, think outside the box.
• Able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel.
• Appropriate attitude, constant vigilance, attention to detail and following Training SOP for training and training records

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.