Job Description

CHEMICAL PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE ABOUT US Axios Research is a young and growing company that specializes in the research and production of drug impurities, drug metabolites, reference standard and isotopically labelled compounds and internal standards for mass spectrometry analysis. Our goal is to provide the highest quality reference standards in the world. For us Uniqueness, Quality, integrity, and customer service are the steppingstones to success. We value our employees, and their passion, innovation and creativity is the engine driving the growth of the company JOB SUMMARY: Axios is looking for a self-motivated, multitasking and dedicated organic chemist who would be responsible for strategic sourcing. The CHEMICAL PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE will interact with vendors globally through negotiation, purchasing and tracking of purchase orders. He/She will be an integral part of the team that ensures the timely delivery of products to our customers. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• The successful candidate will perform the following functions.
• Discuss with R&D and the scientific team to identify projects for outsourcing.
• Coordinate with various sites and work with the scientists to plan the synthesis/procurement of required product.
• Monitor the synthesis projects and provide updates to the customer service team with updated delivery times.
• Provide suggestions to the vendor for the synthesis after discussion with the R&D team.
• Approve the analytical data of the product upon consulting with QC team.
• Identify sources for raw materials and new products.
• Research suppliers to determine the best fit for company pricing, and quality objectives.
• Negotiate with the suppliers.
• Issue Purchase orders
• Enter sourcing information into SAP.
• Track vendor orders and work with the Lab to ensure products are delivered to the customers on time.
• Regularly manage and maintain the inventory by investigating any variances, product retesting, and required stock replenishment.
• Accurately weigh the samples for dispatch in milligram and gram quantities.

• The candidate will be able to operate as part of a team and collaborate effectively across all functions.
• Follow company operating procedures.
• Work on several different projects in tandem.
• Follow all company safety protocols.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree or bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s with 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience related to use of chemistry knowledge is mandatory.
• Have a good theoretical knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry.
• Should be able to weigh pharma related chemicals in mg to g quantities.
• A strong passion and commitment to the job.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills and positive interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to search chemical literature with SciFinder.
• Prior working experience of SAP ERP system is preferred but not mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $16.26-$21.62 per hour Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON M3J 0H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Bench chemistry: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person