Analytical Chemist, Quality Projects

BioVectra Inc. has an opening for an Analytical Chemist, Quality Projects. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

    The candidate will be responsible for:

• Carrying out literature searches to evaluate currently known analytical methods and preparing analytical research and development plans.
• Assisting in project evaluations and with pro forma costing of custom projects.
• Developing modern analytical methodologies, applying high pressure liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, ultraviolet spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, etc.
• Maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting analytical equipment.
• Completing paperwork for the release of materials, including status labels and certificates of analysis.
• Writing quality control procedures, cGMP protocols and reports.
• Transferring technology to technical staff, as a member of the project team working effectively with both the R & D and Quality Control groups.
• Following the company’s quality standard (quality management system procedures and cGMP regulations).
• Preparing and testing purified analytical standards.
• Training and supervising research assistants and summer students.

    The successful candidate for this position should have:

• B.Sc. degree in chemistry with previous analytical chemistry experience.
• MSc or PhD in chemistry preferred.
• 2 year relevant lab experience in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of analytical methodology including: IR, UV, NMR, GC, HPLC and KF         
• Working knowledge of computer software including: word processing, spreadsheets, chemical drawing software, online chemical database searches.
• Ability to switch easily between projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate and interact with professionals and technical specialists in related disciplines.
• Excellent organizational skills.

BioVectra offers a competitive salary and benefit package. . Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the “Apply Now” button below.

Closing Date: August 7th 2020