Scientist I - Analytical Operations - Co-Op

ThermoFisher Scientific; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific company in Mississauga is seeking a candidate to provide analytical support in Laboratory Operations. Responsibilities include performing HPLC, dissolution, and other analyses while maintaining high safety standards. Candidates should be pursuing a B.Sc. in chemistry and have experience in a scientific environment. This role will require good problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working towards a B.Sc. in chemistry.
• Previous experience in a science-related environment.

Responsibilities

• Document all experimental data according to ALCOA principles.
• Carry out HPLC, dissolution, and physical testing analysis.
• Perform troubleshooting for system suitability failures.
• Report unexpected results and conduct laboratory investigations.

Skills

Basic chemistry understanding

Common laboratory equipment operation

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical procedures interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

B.Sc. in chemistry (in progress)

Tools

HPLC

Empower

NuGenesis

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Summary: Provide analytical support in the Laboratory Operations Department by following standard practices. Perform analytical testing as assigned for on prototype, CTM (Clinical Trial Material) and Commercial batches supporting development and/or manufacturing operations. Make detailed observations and reviews, documents, and communicates test results.

Responsibilities

• Document all experimental data in accordance with Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original and Accurate (ALCOA).
• Carry out independently HPLC, dissolution and physical testing analysis testing following established procedures Analytical Methods & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work Proficiency with Empower, NuGenesis, MS Word & Excel Software.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to overcome system suitability failures.
• Recognize and report unexpected or Out Of Specification (OOS) results immediately to the Supervisor and conducts laboratory investigations under direction.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
• May be essential to perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required).

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required
• Working towards B.Sc. in chemistry

Experience:

• Previous experience in a science related environment.

Equivalency:

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of basic chemistry and experience with common laboratory equipment and operation. Good understanding of chromatographic separations. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical or microbiological analysis. Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry. Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems. Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques. Proficiency with the English language. Works well independently and in a team environment.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.