Laboratory Assistant

Purpose

The Laboratory Assistant will perform release & stability testing for tests such as Spray Pattern, Droplet Size Distribution by Laser Diffraction, Particulate matter.

Position / Job Title

Analytical

Department

R&D

Reporting To

R&D Head

Location

Concord – Canada

Years of Experience

0 to 2 years related experience

Dosage Form

Solid/Nasal / Liquid

Job Responsibilities / Deliverables:

• Prepare documents and reports necessary for GMP activities.
• Perform analytical method validation for new pharmaceutical products.
• Perform Spray Pattern and Droplet Size Distribution by Laser Diffraction testing for the release of bulk and placebo formulations and for finished product.
• Perform physical/comparative testing on commercial products
• Conduct testing of stability and developmental stability samples
• Evaluate all results generated for consistency and accuracy and notify manager of any trends, atypical results or out-of-specification result
• Operate a variety of standard laboratory equipment (Malvern Srpaytec and Vereo actuator NSx, pH meter, balances, etc.).
• Ensure that work is performed in compliance with GMP, GLP, SOPs, and current test methods.
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Pre-Requisites:

• B.Sc. or M. Sc degree or equivalent in an applicable discipline of science (pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, medical laboratory science or related)
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical R&D laboratory and / or CMO setting
• Experience in method validation, method transfer and method equivalence tests would be an asset
• Familiar with working with instruments with software, ICH guidance and US pharmacopeia.
• Analytical skills required to handle complex products.
• Experience in working on liquid products will be an asset.
• Great attitude and motivated to learn new skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills

Additional notes:

• This position will be required to work in afternoon shift