Research Chemist (Drug Product)

BioTalent Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in Peel Region, Mississauga is looking for a Research Chemist (Drug Product) to support their business expansion and day-to-day operations. This role involves participating in analytical method development and ensuring compliance with GMP and GLP. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry and at least 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory. The position also offers excellent full-time benefits including health coverage and a RRSP with a company match.

Benefits

Health & dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

RRSP with 3% company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of method transfer/validation.
• Expertise in GMP, GLP and Health Canada guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work in a safe manner and ensure compliance with established practices.
• Support analytical activities in an R&D and GMP environment.
• Assist in the execution of prototype and GMP stability studies.

Skills

Analytical method development

Method validation

GMP

GLP

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Job description

Eurofins CDMO Alphora is looking for a Research Chemist (Drug Product) to help support our business expansion project as well as day to day operations.

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

The Research Chemist is accountable to the Head of Pre-Formulations. Responsibilities include support for general laboratory operations, equipment on-boarding, equipment set up and operation. The Research Chemist will also participate in analytical method development, validation/transfer and testing to support the development of liquid and solid oral dosage forms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct work in a safe manner and ensure compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.
• Adhere to the policies and guidelines set out in the Eurofins CDMO | Alphora Employee Handbook.
• Work harmoniously with all fellow employees.
• Provide assistance and support for analytical activities including analytical method development, method validation, method transfer, and sample testing in an R&D and GMP environment.
• Assist in the execution of prototype and GMP stability studies in accordance with ICH or other regulatory guidelines.
• Provide support for document preparation of material specifications, standard operation procedures, and other necessary documentation for Drug Product Operations.
• Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with the applicable SOPs, cGMPs and GLPs.
• Support the Drug Product Operations Team to ensure the timely completion of client projects.

Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of method transfer/validation
• Expertise in GMP, GLP and other Health Canada guidelines

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 specialised 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.