Quality Control Laboratory Chemist

Apollo Health And Beauty Care•Toronto, ON

21d•CA$52,000 - CA$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Laboratory Chemist provides technical support in documenting and reviewing of raw materials, in-process products, finished goods and water samples as well as supporting method development needs. Sample testing may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment
Solid understanding and hands-on experience with GMP and GLP standards
Knowledge of US FDA, Health Canada regulations, and ICH Guidelines
Demonstrated proficiency in general chemistry principles and laboratory practices
Experience with analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, ICP, UV-VIS, FTIR, titrations, and related techniques
Strong computer skills with the ability to document, analyze, and report data accurately
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with strong quality-focused documentation practices
Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and manage shifting priorities effectively
Capable of performing routine and new procedures with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and influence decisions when needed
Good understanding of statistics with the ability to analyze and present data clearly and effectively

Responsibilities

Perform physical and chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and Stability samples.
Operate complex laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, ICP-OES, FTIR, Auto titrator ,TOC etc.
Participates in analytical methods development and validation.
Reviews notebooks and raw data for GMP/GLP/GDP compliance.
Review data, analyzes results, and maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
Writes and executes laboratory equipment qualification protocols and set up Qualification program for new instruments with some guidance.
Assists in reviewing technical documents for content and conformance to USP such as Technical Documents and Vendor Qualification Documents.
Writes technical documents including but not limited to laboratory equipment operation and calibration, test methods, validation protocols, transfer protocols and reports.
Performs calibration and maintenance on existing equipment.
Investigates and troubleshoots analytical issues.
Creates and updates raw material and finished product specifications.
Assists in maintaining the laboratory in compliance with SOP, GMP, GLP and GDP.
Participates in project related meetings.
Coordinates analytical methods transfer from contract laboratories as appropriate.
Interacts with other departments and outside testing laboratories to ensure proper analytical testing.
Periodically reviews SOP for compliance with GMP/GLP and revises if necessary.
Performs physical and analytical testing of raw material, in-process & finished products, stability and water samples.
Performs other assignments as directed by Quality Control Laboratory Team Lead/Supervisor.