Laboratory Assistant

PurposeTo analyse R&D trial batches, Stability Samples and Routine calibration of the InstrumentsPosition / Job TitleLab AssistantDepartmentR&DReporting ToR&D ManagerLocationConcord - CanadaYears of Experience0 to 1 year in PharmaDosage FormSolid/Nasal/LiquidJob Responsibilities / Deliverables:To analyse Assay, Preservative content, SAC, DSD, Osmolality, Viscosity and Spray pattern testing of R&D Trial batches samples, Stability samples and Stability report preparation.Particulate matter method development and R&D Trial batch analysis by APSS, PSD method development by Microscope and Viscosity method development.Cleaning method development and partial validation.Partial validation of Assay, Preservative content methods.Reverse engineering study, Tubing study analysis, PDR batches analysisTo perform Chemical testing and Method evaluation for APIDaily Balance calibration, pH meter calibration, Actuator movement verification / Load cell calibration of Proveris and Malvern system.Development STP, Specification and Development Stability Protocol and report preparationControlled substance sample destruction on weekly basisQualifications & Pre-Requisites:Master of Science Degree in a chemistry or related field, combined with minimum 0-1 year of pharmaceutical industry experience in a laboratory / GMP setting.Knowledge of Health Canada and U.S. FDA GMP requirements for pharmaceutical testing, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Regulations and the Precursor Control Regulations would be an asset.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word.Additional notes:Receiving, inventorying, labeling and disposing of samples requires some reaching/bending and light lifting on a daily basis.Flexibility in hours of work to address emergency issues / controlled substance related activities outside of normal workday.