Principle Chemist (R&D Process Chemistry)

Piramal Pharma Ltd • Aurora, ON

6d • CA$80,000 - CA$110,000

About The Position

Contributes to the research and development of our customers early stage Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and intermediates projects through the independent performance of experiments with full interpretation of results.

Requirements

• Independent performance of experiments with full interpretation of results.
• Limited direction from the project leader or designate.
• Comprehensive, accurate and timely experimental observations in lab books.
• Identify potential and actual experiment related problems and propose solutions.
• Register and interpret spectra and chromatograms.
• Select and perform analytical methods, analyze various samples, interpret results and develop recommendations based on results.
• Prepare draft project updates and reports for review by project team leader.
• Accurate input of hours and comments in TIMS for post project review.
• Read and follow R+D Manuals and SOP’s.
• Ensure, and promote, safe and clean lab operations.
• Perform departmental tasks such as inventory control, supply ordering, etc.
• Conduct, report and develop the application of knowledge gained from advanced literature searches.
• Liase with cross-functional staff to facilitate project progress.
• Contribute to identifying potential and actual issues as well as recommending solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Contribute to the definition of the work plan through the input and provision of feedback on efficiency or other improvements.
• May present project updates to internal staff and clients.
• Contribute and/or lead in the development and revision of R+D Manuals and SOP’s through researching and drafting content.
• Participate in opportunities to develop and disseminate a current knowledge of chemistry and technology.
• Facilitate the training and supervision of co-operative education students and other less experienced staff.
• May fulfil project leadership role (e.g. facilitate meeting project objectives, maintain project file, prepare reports, etc;).
• May develop proficiency and expertise in more specialized chemistry techniques or instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory scale experiments in accordance with the work plan with limited direction from the project leader or designate.
• Contribute to the definition of the work plan through the input and provision of feedback on efficiency or other improvements.
• Document comprehensive, accurate and timely experimental observations in lab books.
• Report observations to project leader or designate.
• Identify potential and actual experiment related problems and propose solutions.
• Register and interpret spectra and chromatograms.
• Select and perform analytical methods, analyze various samples, interpret results and develop recommendations based on results.
• Prepare draft project updates and reports for review by project team leader.
• May present project updates to internal staff and clients.
• Perform the accurate input of hours and comments in TIMS for post project review.
• Read and follow R+D Manuals and SOP’s.
• Contribute and/or lead in the development and revision of R+D Manuals and SOP’s through researching and drafting content.
• Participate in opportunities to develop and disseminate a current knowledge of chemistry and technology.
• Ensure, and promote, safe and clean lab operations.
• Perform departmental tasks such as inventory control, supply ordering, etc.
• Facilitate the training and supervision of co-operative education students and other less experienced staff.
• Conduct, report and develop the application of knowledge gained from advanced literature searches.
• Liase with cross-functional staff to facilitate project progress.
• Contribute to identifying potential and actual issues as well as recommending solutions.
• May fulfil project leadership role (e.g. facilitate meeting project objectives, maintain project file, prepare reports, etc;).
• May develop proficiency and expertise in more specialized chemistry techniques or instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements.
• Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed