QC Laboratory Chemist

About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide with a broad portfolio of generic biosimilar innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto with regional offices globally including in the United States Mexico and India we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
The Chemist Analytical QC QS4 carries out work related to quality control stability method transfer validation standard studies according to Standard Operating Procedure.
Must develop and demonstrate a basic understanding of test methods/SOPs/compendia and Certificates of Analysis. Proper labelling inspection of and sampling of finished products intermediates raw materials recovered materials etc. Testing of raw materials intermediates finished products R&D Samples environmental samples etc. Performs physical testing of assigned packaging components and physical and chemical testing of any samples according to requirements established in the test methods/SOPs/compendia and Certificates of Analysis. Report all testing results and deviations encountered during testing. Proper documentation of analytical data and information. Self-reviews analytical data for accuracy and completeness. Under guidance releasing of finished products intermediates raw materials and recovered materials upon approval of results by department management.
Under guidance identify the need for chemicals gases standards glassware and other accessories.
Performs calibration of laboratory equipment according to the departments calibration program. Reports all testing results and deviations encountered during the testing and inspection processes to their supervisor.
Liaises with higher level laboratory personnel to learn the use of all applicable physical & chemical testing equipment and to acquire a fundamental understanding of departmental and regulatory practices. Demonstrates personal leadership attributes incorporating a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning. Seeks performance inputs from peers more senior team members and the supervisor to identify any performance gaps.
Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program Global Quality policies and procedures Safety and Environment policies and HR policies.
Chemistry or equivalent area of study.
Knowledge of wet analytical chemical techniques
Conducts self in a manner consistent with safety fundamentals of a laboratory
Participate in a shift rotation and/or on-call
Knowledge of Windows MS Office Chemstore/Chemstation or suitable software
Preferable 1-2 years of experience in the related field of chemistry Education

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