Senior Chemist (QC)

Job # 3057213

Client: medical technology and medical device company

Contract duration: 14-month contract (potential to extend)

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Pay Rate: $40-45/hr

Description Of Position

Responsible for performing raw materials, finished product and stability testing and ensuring records associated with Quality Control are complete. Responsible for QC method validation (in conjunction with R&D;), equipment calibration/qualification and troubleshooting. Will be asked to participate in out of specification, non-conforming material and deviation investigations. Will be required to provide training and guidance to the QC team and to perform some scheduling of tasks and follow-up on completion of work.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

- Perform Routine, In-Process, release and stability testing, focused on simple bench tests. May be asked to perform more complex testing (e.g., using more sophisticated equipment).
- May perform water bioburden testing and air sampling.
- Write, update and review QC SOPs and test methods as needed.
- Perform method validation/transfer sample testing when required.
- Work with R&D; to ensure new validated methods are converted for GMP purposes.
- Develop stability schedule and monitor stability program. Review stability reports.
- Schedule QC testing to ensure timelines are met.
- May be asked to support equipment qualification, maintenance and the instrument calibration program.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate equipment records.
- Conduct out of specification investigations. Support or perform non-conformance and deviation investigations as needed.




- Mentor and support junior chemists, acting as a trainer and resource as they learn.
- Identify and implement improvements within the lab.
- Ensure safety procedures are being followed and dispose of lab waste appropriately.
- Aid in solving technical problems.
- Ensure work is in compliance with GMP and established SOPs.
- Store and keep track of finished product retention samples.
- Monitor and order required lab solutions and equipment needed for testing.
- Review test reports for QC testing.

Participate effectively as an employee of the company

- Immediately report to manager any delays in testing or if tasks cannot be completed.
- Work effectively in collaboration with other members of the department, or with managers and staff across the organization with whom tasks must be completed.
- Work in a safe manner so as not to endanger individual health and safety, or the health and safety of others.
- Work to achieve assigned tasks within the standards required (quality, quantity, time and resources).
- Comply with all legal requirements, all corporate policies and procedures, and with generally accepted business and ethical practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned by immediate manager.

Qualifications

Education





- Minimum a B.Sc or equivalent undergraduate degree in chemistry/chemical or related engineering area or microbiology.

Knowledge/Experience

- Understand basic QC lab practice and GMP requirements.
- Minimum 4 year working experience in the chemistry or chemical engineering field.

Skills

- Proven good oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills, e.g. proficient in the Microsoft suite (WORD [create and use templates], EXCEL, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat.
- Experienced in advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, ICP, etc.
- Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent written/oral communication and organizational skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to "think outside the box".

Attributes

- Ability to work autonomously.
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Adaptable and willing to take on multiple recent tasks and responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as participating in a team of professionals.
- Ability to respond to urgent situations appropriately by prioritization.
- Ability to leverage relationships across other business units and with external sources.
- Ability to follow-up with individuals without guidance.
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail is essential.

Working Conditions

Located in Mississauga, Canada, this position requires the incumbent to spend 70-90% of the time working in the lab; the rest of the time seated at a workstation and using the keyboard a

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