Laboratory Analyst

Adecco is currently hiring a Laboratory Analyst for a full-time contract opportunity in Whitby, ON. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented science professional who enjoys working in a regulated laboratory environment and has experience with analytical testing techniques. If you have a strong background in chemistry, chromatography, and pharmaceutical testing, this could be an excellent opportunity to further develop your career with a leading organization.
In this position, you will perform analytical testing, support method validation activities, maintain laboratory compliance standards, and ensure accurate documentation of experimental data. You will play a key role in supporting quality and regulatory requirements while contributing to a safe and efficient laboratory environment.

• Salary: $35.05 per hour
  
• Location: Whitby, ON
  
• Schedule: Monday to Friday | Day Shift
  
• Employment Type: Full-Time | 1-Year Contract
  
• Vacancy Status : This posting is for an existing vacancy.
  

Responsibilities

• Document all experimental data in accordance with ALCOA (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate) principles.
  
• Independently perform HPLC, dissolution, and physical testing analyses following established analytical methods and standard operating procedures.
  
• Utilize laboratory systems and software including Empower, NuGenesis, LIMS, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
  
• Perform basic troubleshooting activities to resolve system suitability failures.
  
• Execute method validation protocols and conduct validation bench work.
  
• Support excipient compatibility study (ECS) testing activities.
  
• Identify, investigate, and promptly report unexpected or Out of Specification (OOS) results to laboratory supervisors.
  
• Assist with laboratory investigations under the direction of senior team members.
  
• Maintain laboratory compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
  
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, including adherence to laboratory 5S standards.
  
• Identify and report potential workplace hazards.
  
• Ensure testing activities are completed accurately and within established timelines.
  
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory environment.
  
• Perform rotating or alternating shift work when required.
  

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
  
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
  
• Previous experience in a science-related laboratory environment is preferred.
  
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
  
• Strong understanding of basic chemistry principles and laboratory equipment operation.
  
• Knowledge of chromatographic separation techniques.
  
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative chemical or microbiological analysis.
  
• Awareness of quality assurance and regulatory requirements within the pharmaceutical industry.
  
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical procedures and government regulations.
  
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to test reliability, variance analysis, and correlation techniques.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
  
• Experience with laboratory systems such as Empower, NuGenesis, and LIMS is considered an asset.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Proficiency in the English language.
  

Why Apply

• Competitive pay rate of $35.05 per hour.
  
• Gain valuable experience within a highly regulated pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
  
• Opportunity to work with advanced analytical instrumentation and laboratory systems.
  
• Exposure to method validation and pharmaceutical quality processes.
  
• Collaborative and professional team environment.
  
• Opportunity to enhance technical laboratory skills and industry knowledge.
  
• Work with industry-standard software and testing methodologies.
  
• Develop experience supporting quality and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  
• Valuable contract experience with a respected organization.
  

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.
At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values - Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity - by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.
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