Job Description

Covar Pharmaceuticals is a Mississauga, Ontario provider of early phase pharmaceutical development services, supporting essentially all aspects of formulation development, including formulation development, analytical development, taste masking, preservative assessment, pack selection, process development and product registration. Covar is supported by an experienced team of scientific and product development experts.We are seeking 1 - 2 experienced laboratory analysts to support several analytical development programs. We intend to retain new hires long term following a 6 month probation period.We believe our work culture to be respectful, with greater than typical opportunity for our analysts to expand their skills and gain exposure to a variety of instruments and activities. Although we emphasize efficiency and productivity, we make every effort to avoid unreasonably work hours for our chemists.Initial interviews will be conducted remotely. The start time of this position is expected to be prompt. If applying by email, please include the subject heading "Laboratory Analyst". Applications should contain a CV (preferably in pdf format). Recent graduates must provide all graduate and undergraduate transcripts.Responsibilities:

• Conduct a wide variety of analytical tests including HPLC assays, dissolution testing, UV-Vis/FTIR spectroscopy, TOC analysis, particle size analysis (laser diffraction/sieve analysis), KF titration, Powder XRD, and physical testing for method development, method validation, and stability testing
• Conduct method verification/validation
• Maintain wide variety of analytical instruments
• Maintain legible laboratory notebooks and other GMP documents
• Analysts may also assist pharmaceutical scientists in the set up and manufacture of clinical trial samples, cleaning validation, and other related activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience working with HPLC (preferably Agilent) strongly preferred
• 2+ years of experience in cGMP analytical development strongly preferred
• Bachelors degree or higher in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related field. College graduates with substantial cGMP pharmaceutical experience will be considered

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Immediate availability and residence in the GTA

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per yearAdditional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Full COVID-19 precautions as required by Province of Ontario.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)