Qc Chemist Ii (1 Year Contract)

Company Details
Septodont is a leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The French-based company employs over 2,000+ people globally. We have six manufacturing plants in France, India, North and South America, and an international distribution network that is dedicated to serving the needs of dental professionals in more than 150 countries. Our North American operations have facilities in Ontario, Montreal, and Pennsylvania. It also has Latin American operations with facilities in Brazil and Colombia.
Our Cambridge, Ontario site is also home to our Novocol Pharma division, which focuses on contract development and manufacturing, specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing.
Our employees are our number one asset! We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.
Job Summary
Reporting to the QC Manager, Chemistry, the Chemist II is responsible for chemical testing of raw materials, finished products and stability samples. As a technical Subject Matter Expert, the Chemist II is knowledgeable in all testing activities performed in the chemistry laboratory and responsible for training, investigations and problem-solving, documentation and tech transfer of analytical methods.
This is a contract opportunity for a duration of 12 months*
Responsibilities

• Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations
• Initiates CCRs to prepare specifications and develops new and/or updated SOPs
• Provides training for chemistry methodology and general chemistry techniques
• Writes protocols, SOPs, test methods and final reports as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Participates in analytical method validations and method transfer
• Demonstrates the company mission, vision and values statements, policies, and current standard business practices
• Effectively utilizes various laboratory equipment such as HPLC, LCMS, GC, Ion Chromatograph, ICP and particle size analyzer in addition to wet chemistry techniques such as pH and titration
• Assists in conducting, DIR and OOS/OOT investigations
• Follows GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met
• Reviews testing performed by other analysts for compliance to SOP’s and test methods
• Samples, tests and evaluates raw materials, stability and finished goods against both chemical and physical parameters defined in the product specifications in a timely manner
• Provides support during internal and external audits as required
• Executes projects, QA technical protocols and validation protocols as assigned, including calibration of chemistry equipment involved

Qualifications
Education

• University degree in a related science (Chemistry)

Experience

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction
• 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience (or related field)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make recommendations.
• Knowledge of Compendia, International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) and regulatory guidelines
• Experience with LIMS and Empower is an asset

What we offer

• Employee recognition program
• Social events and spirit days
• Professional and personal development programs
• Excellent compensation/benefits package.
• Bonus and reward programs
• Programs supporting work life balance
• Discounted gym memberships

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.
Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.
Contract type
Intérim