Job Responsibility Instrument Maintenance & Performance Performpreventive and corrective maintenanceon a wide range of instruments, including: XRPD, DSC, TGA,HPLC/UPLC/MS, GC (incl. headspace), KF,BET surface area analyzers,DVS systems,Easy

Max / process reactors,FBRM / in situ monitoring tools, and many more listed on SSPI website Troubleshoot instrument issues and minimize downtime Maintaininstrument uptime KPIs Calibration & Qualification Execute and document: IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, routine calibrations and performance verification, ensure instruments meetGMP / regulatory requirementswhere applicable, maintain calibration schedules and traceability (including external vendors) Vendor & Service Management Act as primary liaison with instrument vendors: service calls, repairs and troubleshooting, software upgrades and firmware updates, manageservice contractsand evaluate vendor performance, coordinate external calibration providers Documentation & Compliance Maintain: instrument logs, maintenance records, calibration certificates, supportQMS requirements, audits, and inspections, assist in developing and updating SOPs for instrument use and maintenance Analytical Support (Secondary Role) Assist scientists with: basic analytical runs when required,



train staff on proper instrument operation and best practices Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to: improve instrument utilization (e.g., underused tools like photostability chamber, water activity systems), reduce downtime and maintenance costs, support implementation ofpredictive maintenance strategies, evaluate current instrumentation and upgrades Other tasks as assigned Education & Experience B.

Sc./MSc. inanalytical chemistry,physical chemistry,pharmaceutical sciences,chemical engineering; oradvanced technical diplomaininstrumentation technology,chemical laboratory technology.

Experience (Must Have) More than 3 years of hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation in pharmaceutical, CRO, chemical or analytical industry.

Experience (Preferred) Familiarity with GMP / GLP settings, instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), experience interacting directly with vendors/service engineers Skills Robust troubleshooting mindset (mechanical + software + analytical) Ability to bridgeengineering and science Excellent organization and documentation discipline Vendor negotiation and communication skills Ability to prioritize across multiple instruments and teams Closing Date Open until filled.

📌 Analytical Instrumentation Specialist Halifax Regional Municipality
🏢 Solid State Pharma
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality