Laboratory Technician, Raw Material - 1 Year Contract

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

This position is responsible for, sample, reagent preparation and basic analytical testing in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Execute and perform testing as per methods, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP guidelines.

Perform equipment and instrument calibrations according to establish procedures.

Stage samples and work packages for release into the laboratory for testing

Perform basic physicochemical testing such as but not limited to Appearance, pH, Osmolality, Conductivity testing, Extractable volume, Reconstitution time and UV testing.

Prepare test solutions, sample, and or reagents as needed.

Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every aspect and all results are entered into the electronic Laboratory Information System or the Client’s Certificate of Analysis before submission to the QA

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science

Experience: 0-1 Year of demonstrated ability to work within a pharmaceutical laboratory setting.

Hand/Eye coordination, ability to stand out, think outside the box.

Micropipette usage (single/multi/repeater)

Visual Acuity to conduct visual inspection for colour, clarity, opalescence, and particulates.

Works well under pressure.

Demonstrated basic understanding of chemistry, spectroscopy, titrimetric testing.

Technical competency in two or more of the followings; pH, Appearance, Titration, FTIR, Karl Fischer etc.

Must be flexible with shift timings (Day, afternoon and weekend shifts)

Additional Information

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.