Senior Chemist

Job#: 3057213

Job Description:

Senior Chemist (QC)

Client: medical technology and medical device company

Contract duration: 14-month contract (potential to extend)

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Pay Rate: $40-45/hr

Description Of Position

Responsible for performing raw materials, finished product and stability testing and ensuring records associated with Quality Control are complete. Responsible for QC method validation (in conjunction with R&D), equipment calibration/qualification and troubleshooting. Will be asked to participate in out of specification, non-conforming material and deviation investigations. Will be required to provide training and guidance to the QC team and to perform some scheduling of tasks and follow-up on completion of work.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Perform Routine, In-Process, release and stability testing, focused on simple bench tests. May be asked to perform more complex testing (e.g., using more sophisticated equipment).
• May perform water bioburden testing and air sampling.
• Write, update and review QC SOPs and test methods as needed.
• Perform method validation/transfer sample testing when required.
• Work with R&D to ensure new validated methods are converted for GMP purposes.
• Develop stability schedule and monitor stability program. Review stability reports.
• Schedule QC testing to ensure timelines are met.
• May be asked to support equipment qualification, maintenance and the instrument calibration program.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate equipment records.
• Conduct out of specification investigations. Support or perform non-conformance and deviation investigations as needed.
• Mentor and support junior chemists, acting as a trainer and resource as they learn.
• Identify and implement improvements within the lab.
• Ensure safety procedures are being followed and dispose of lab waste appropriately.
• Aid in solving technical problems.
• Ensure work is in compliance with GMP and established SOPs.
• Store and keep track of finished product retention samples.
• Monitor and order required lab solutions and equipment needed for testing.
• Review test reports for QC testing.
  
  

Participate effectively as an employee of the company

• Immediately report to manager any delays in testing or if tasks cannot be completed.
• Work effectively in collaboration with other members of the department, or with managers and staff across the organization with whom tasks must be completed.
• Work in a safe manner so as not to endanger individual health and safety, or the health and safety of others.
• Work to achieve assigned tasks within the standards required (quality, quantity, time and resources).
• Comply with all legal requirements, all corporate policies and procedures, and with generally accepted business and ethical practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate manager.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum a B.Sc or equivalent undergraduate degree in chemistry/chemical or related engineering area or microbiology.
  
  

Knowledge/Experience:

• Understand basic QC lab practice and GMP requirements.
• Minimum 4 year working experience in the chemistry or chemical engineering field.
  
  

Skills:

• Proven good oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills, e.g. proficient in the Microsoft suite (WORD [create and use templates], EXCEL, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat.
• Experienced in advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, ICP, etc.
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent written/oral communication and organizational skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to “think outside the box”.
  
  

Attributes:

• Ability to work autonomously.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as participating in a team of professionals.
• Ability to respond to urgent situations appropriately by prioritization.
• Ability to leverage relationships across other business units and with external sources.
• Ability to follow-up with individuals without guidance.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail is essential.
  
  

Working Conditions

Located in Mississauga, Canada, this position requires the incumbent to spend 70-90% of the time working in the lab; the rest of the time seated at a workstation and using the keyboard and mouse of a computer to compile the data and records. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to have irregular hours.

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