Research Associate – Solid State Chemist

BioTalent Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Research Associate specializing in Solid State Chemistry to join their dynamic team. This role involves characterizing organic compounds, conducting solid form screenings, and developing crystallization processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Senior Scientist, utilizing state-of-the-art instrumentation while contributing to exciting projects that enhance patient health. Join a forward-thinking organization that values technical skill development and offers excellent benefits, including health coverage and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Health & Dental Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

RRSP with 3% Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is an asset.
• Knowledge of solid state and material chemistry will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and characterizations in R&D laboratories.
• Analyze and document data in development reports.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory work area.

Skills

Analytical Techniques (PXRD, DVS, TGA, DSC, NMR, SEM, PLM, PSD)

Solid State Chemistry

Crystallization Development

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry

Job description

Eurofins CDMO Alphora is looking for a Research Associate – Solid State Chemist to join our dynamic and growing team!

WHO ARE WE?

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.

Job Description

If you love science and are interested in learning to characterize molecules, this job is for you!

The successful candidates will work on solid state characterization of organic compounds, solid form screening and crystallization development for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Working in a laboratory environment under the supervision of a Senior Scientist
• Planning and execution of experiments and characterizations in R&D laboratories
• Data analysis, interpretation, and documentation in development reports
• Maintaining a safe and well-organized laboratory work area
• Utilizing stat-of-the-art instrumentation for solid state characterization of organic compounds
• Performing polymorph, salt and co-crystal screening for APIs
• Communicating results with the internal teams and external clients

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemistry.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry will be an asset.
• Work experience in analytical and solid state chemistry will be an asset.
• Knowledge of solid state and material chemistry will be an asset.
• Experience in crystallization development will be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in analytical techniques such as PXRD, DVS, TGA, DSC, NMR, SEM, PLM and PSD will be an asset.
• Must be highly motivated and have a proven record of success in multiple projects.
• Must be well organized and able to meet project timeline commitments.
• Must work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1,000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Additional information

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work.To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website atwww.eurofins.ca

We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.