Job Description

TLC Pharmaceutical Standards Ltd.

specializes in the custom synthesis of complex organic compounds for use as reference standards by the bio-medical and pharmaceutical industries around the world. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community by providing the highest quality reference standards that are accompanied by an extensive and complete certificate of analysis (COA).

TLC offers over 20,000 certified reference standards from stock and we add approximately 2000 new standards yearly. Our product line includes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), drug impurities, amino acid/peptide drug standards, metabolite standards, as well as their stable isotope labelled analogues.

For additional information please visit: www.tlcstandards.com

What we offer:

A clean and safe working environment with opportunities for career growth and development. A supportive and dedicated team. A competitive salary and benefits plan. Annual Bonuses.

Major Responsibilities / Activities

Operate and maintain instruments such as HPLC, Karl Fischer, Polarimeter, FT-IR, and TGA under supervision. Experiences with NMR and LC/MS are assets. Perform instrument annual calibration and preventative maintenance. Perform testing requested for re-certifying old lots that are to be out of re-test date. Perform testing required for certification of new lots synthesized by synthetic chemists, in order to issue CoAs and release these new lots. Perform requested testing for R&D samples in order to help synthetic chemists to identify and quantitate the compounds being made. Perform verification/investigation study for compounds to be sent to customers, or for compounds receiving complaints from customers. Have peer review for analytical data generated. Develop and establish new testing procedures, and validate methods for analysis under the instruction of senior chemists. Troubleshoot any instrument issues and analytical issues under the instruction of senior chemists. Write or update SOPs if needed. Compilation of data to create certificate of analysis as required. Communicate effectively both with peers and superiors. Should keep aware of safety procedures. Monitor our inventory of consumables and reagents for the analytical laboratory. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies:

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in analytical and/or organic chemistry. 2-5 years of experience as an analytical laboratory chemist is preferred. Experience working in a pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility is an asset. Hands-on experiences and working knowledge of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Mass Spectroscopy, Karl Fischer (KF), Infrared (IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Thermal Gravity Analysis (TGA), Gas Chromatography (GC), elemental analysis (EA), and Optical Rotation (OR). Experience and understanding of standard safety procedures for the laboratory. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, time management, and presentation skills. Able to interact efficiently and respectfully with group members. Proven ability to work independently with strong problem solving, organisation skills. And decision-making skills with a quality of attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and strictly time-lined environment. Able to pass criminal background check.
TLC Pharmaceutical Standards is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted to participate in an interview, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

analytical laboratory chemist: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person