Associate Scientist, Skin Lab

Contract Pharmaceuticals•Mississauga, ON

12h•CA$75,000 - CA$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development group supports all activities required to develop, optimize and scale-up a stable semi-solid (cream, lotion, ointment, gel) / liquid (topical, oral, sub-lingual, nasal spray) formulation to make it suitable for commercial production. Associate Scientist within this group is responsible for the biological and analytical method development, method validation, method transfer to support formulation development and product commercialization. The Associate Scientist assists Principal Scientist, Skin Lab to maintain laboratory operation and ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the applicable SOPs, cGMPs and GLPs.

Requirements

B.Sc. or M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences or Life Sciences fields
4-5 years of related experience in research and development area of pharmaceutical industry.
Knowledge of biological and analytical method development, method validation and method transfer.
Experience in handling and operating HPLC/UPLC/GC systems, including routine analysis, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
Proficient in the use of cell culture, protein and DNA-related laboratory work.
Working knowledge and application of GMPs/GLPs principles, ICH guidelines and compendial methods, in addition to other related and relevant guidelines and regulations.
Demonstrated competencies in CPL’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Trust and Fairness.
Flexible with the ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast paced environment.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to use computers with familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends when required to support testing activities.
Ability to commute between the two campuses when required.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in In-vitro release testing (IVRT) or In-vitro permeability testing (IVPT) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for promoting and maintaining safe and healthy working conditions in his /her assigned work area; instructs and enforces compliance with established safe work practices and procedures; ensures assigned trainees receive appropriate training and information necessary to conduct their activities in a safe and healthy manner.
Promotes and exemplifies the CPL Culture, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional customer experience through demonstrating CPL’s core values.
Performing biological and analytical method development, method validation, method transfer and sample testing. Preparing biological and analytical method validation/transfer protocol, method validation/transfer report and testing method.
Developing biology-based services in the lab to be offered to clients.
Preparing and implementing stability protocol and scheduling. Performing stability testing in accordance with ICH or other regulatory guidelines. Compiling stability testing reports for submission to the customer and/or regulatory agencies.
Supporting Skin Lab operations and assist drug discovery, product development, optimization, submission to appropriate regulatory agencies, and technical transfer for scale-up, validation and manufacturing within scheduled timeframes.
Developing and fostering an environment that value troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis expertise.
Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with the required applicable SOPs, cGMP, GLP and established Safe Work Practices (SWP).
Support Product Development Team to ensure the timely completion of the project.
Keeping current on emerging biological and analytical technologies and providing technical resources to support biological and analytical development strategies.
Responsible for the efficient utilization of resources and supplies to reduce waste and achieve cost containment and Lean objectives.
Participate evaluation of prospective biological and analytical method, literature, procedures and protocols to determine technical feasibility and project scope.
Other duties as assigned.