Senior Analytical Chemist I - Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.

Eurofins Humangenetik & Pränatal-Medizin; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering life sciences company as a Senior Analytical Chemist, where your expertise in pharmaceutical analysis will play a crucial role in developing new therapeutics. In this dynamic position, you will independently plan and execute complex analytical methods, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with interdepartmental teams. With state-of-the-art laboratory facilities at your disposal, you will conduct cutting-edge research and contribute to projects that enhance patient health. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a respected organization that values innovation and offers a supportive work environment, excellent benefits, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

RRSP with 3% company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical analysis and method development.
• Proficient in HPLC/UPLC, GC, and various wet chemistry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and executes analytical method development efforts.
• Conducts stability testing and prepares reports for regulatory review.

Skills

Pharmaceutical analysis

Analytical method development

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Planning and organization

Education

B.Sc. in a related field

M.Sc./PhD in a related field

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC

IC

KF

LCMS

GCMS

Job description

Senior Analytical Chemist I - Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.

• Full-time

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.

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.

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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.

The Senior Analytical Chemist Level I is accountable to the Director, Analytical Services for all activities relating to performing either cGMP or non-GMP analytical development work. The scope of the responsibility includes performing analytical method development, validations, forced degradation studies, conducting stability testing or R&D support testing as well as preparing the appropriate protocols and reports. You are comfortable in a modern, state of the art laboratory and are highly proficient with HPLC/UPLC, GC, IC, KF and various wet chemistry techniques. Proficiency with LCMS and/or GCMS are definite assets. The Senior Analytical Chemist Level I is also an active member of interdepartmental research teams and is able to independently plan and carry out investigational work.

Description of Major Job Responsibilities:

• Independently plans and executes analytical method development efforts by developing standard and complex raw material, in-process control, intermediate and API test methods and ensure that they provide adequate support of the specified limits.
• Independently plans and executes investigational work, generating reports subject to regulatory review.
• Researches and applies new technologies / methodologies.
• Prepare method development updates for client review.
• Author analytical test methods and specifications for cGMP use by either QC or Analytical Development.
• Conduct process development sample analyses.
• Conduct peer review of critical non-GMP analyses of process development samples.
• Plan and prepare analytical method validation protocols, carry out lab-work and prepare reports.
• Plan and prepare stability protocols, carry out lab-work and prepare reports.
• Plan and prepare forced degradation study protocols, carry out lab-work and prepare reports.
• Identify and support the write-up of OOS, OOT, OOC and deviation documents subject to regulatory review.
• Work neatly to maintain the laboratory in an organized state.
• Work in accordance with established GMP and safety requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.Sc. with 5-10 years of pharmaceutical experience or MSc/PhD with > 5 years of experience in related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical analysis, development and validation.
• Excellent skills in technical writing and GMP documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning and organizational skills coupled with a strong attention to detail.
• Assist in project planning and staff training.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform instrument calibration / performance verifications.
• Order laboratory supplies and chemicals as required.
• Perform additional duties as required.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS:

Within the Company:

• Quality Assurance for documentation approval and corrections (analyses, protocols, reports and instrumentation IQ/OQ/PV).
• Active member of interdepartmental Process Research and Development teams for collaboration in analytical method and process development.
• Quality control for the transfer and troubleshooting of new test methods / specifications.
• Engineering for issues relating to facility support of instrumentation.

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.

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.

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 at www.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.