Quality Control Chemist II - Contract

Vacancy details

General information

Reference

2024-1915  

Position description

Category

Quality / HSE - Quality Control

Job Title

Quality Control Chemist II - Contract

Company Details

Novocol Pharma is a growing contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), specialized in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. We strive for excellence and customer-centricity to deliver value to global pharmaceutical clients through contract services for drug development and commercial manufacturing. With over 40 years in operation, our team of 600 employees and modern facilities, located in Cambridge, Ontario provide a personalized and responsive experience for our customers. We are focused on serving our strategic partners and patients with quality, integrity, and value.

Our employees are our number one asset! We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

We are a proud member of the Septodont group of companies. Septodont is a pharmaceutical and medical device company with a global leadership position in dental pain management. The group counts over 2000+ employees worldwide and has remained a 100% family owned company for over 90 years. Our Cambridge facility serves as a significant manufacturing site within the Septodont group with high volume dental anesthetic production for a global customer base.

We have an opportunity for a Chemist II.

Job Summary

The Chemist II is accountable to the department Manager and is responsible for chemical testing of raw materials. As a technical subject matter expert, the Chemist II is knowledgeable of all testing activities performed in the chemistry laboratory and responsible for training, investigations and problem-solving, documentation and tech transfer of analytical methods.

Responsibilities

  • Samples, tests and evaluates raw materials against both chemical and physical parameters defined in the product specifications, in a timely manner. 
  • Effectively utilizes various laboratory equipment such as HPLC, LCMS, GC, Ion Chromatograph, ICP and Particle Size Analyzer in addition to wet chemistry techniques such as pH and titration.
  • Writes protocols, SOPs, test methods and final reports as required.
  • Reviews testing performed by other analysts for compliance to SOP’s and test methods.
  • Assists in conducting DIR and OOS/OOT investigations.
  • Participates in analytical method validations and method transfer. 
  • Executes projects, QA Technical protocols and validation protocols as assigned, including calibration of chemistry equipment involved.
  • Provides support during internal and external audits as required.
  • Initiates CCRs to prepare specifications and develops new and/or updates SOPs.
  • Provides training for chemistry methodology and general chemistry techniques.
  • Follows GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met.
  • Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business practices.
  • Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • University degree in a related science (Chemistry)
  • 3 years’ working experience in pharmaceutical industry or related field.
  • Experience with LIMS and Empower is an asset.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make recommendations.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability manage multiple priorities with minimal direction.

What we offer: 

  • Excellent compensation/benefits package.
  • Bonus and reward programs
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Programs supporting work life balance
  • Employee recognition program
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Social events and spirit days 

 
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview. 
 
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. 
 
Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site.  In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider. 
 
Internal Job Posting Grade 8. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is November 19, 2024. 

Contract type

Contract

Contract duration

18 months

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required

2-5 years

Position location

Job location

North America, Canada, Cambridge