Scientist II, Development Operations

Work Schedule

Flex Shifts 40 hrs/wk

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Summary:

Assist with preparation of analytical method validation protocols and reports, method transfer protocols and reports, analytical methods, and specifications used by the Development Laboratory ensuring they meet current regulatory, corporate and industry standards. Perform bench work to support client projects.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with preparation of technical documents such as method validation and transfer protocols, reports, analytical methods, and specifications.

• Help to provide input on generation of method transfer plans for incoming projects.

• Document all experimental data in accordance with Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original and Accurate (ALCOA).

• Independently carry out HPLC, dissolution, GC and physical testing analysis testing following established procedures Analytical Methods & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Work Proficiency with Empower, NuGenesis, MS Word & Excel Software.

• Recognize and report unexpected or Out Of Specification (OOS) results immediately to the Supervisor and conduct laboratory investigations under direction.

• Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.

• Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry or related science

Experience:

Minimum 3 years’ pharmaceutical laboratory work experience

Experience in preparation of technical documents

Experience in laboratory testing and method validation

Equivalency:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of analytical method validation requirements. Excellent Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance knowledge. Knowledge of regulatory requirements including USP/NF and Ph. Eur. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Chemstation and OpenLab. Well organized and detail oriented. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to work well independently and in a team environment with limited supervision. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Proficient with the English language.

Compensation

The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $62,000.00–$93,000.00.