Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited is a contract manufacturer and packager of prescription and over the counter pharmaceutical products. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and innovative outsourcing services that exceed the uncompromising demands of the global pharmaceutical industry. The Lab Assistant will support the Lab Support Senior Manager in maintaining the laboratory to make work flow more efficient.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Responsible for working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures;

properly uses personal protection and safety equipment as required by CPL; reports any injury or illness immediately and notifies CPL of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace.

• Promotes and exemplifies the CPL culture, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional customer

experience through demonstrating CPL\xe2\x80\x99s core values.

• Properly dispose of expired reagents, solvents and lab waste in appropriate containers and

dispose of empty bottles in the recycling bins according to health, safety and environmental practices.

• Performs laboratory, cleaning and minor maintenance on a routine basis.

• Maintains the laboratory and supply storage areas in a clean and organized state according to

the SOPs.

• Assist chemists in their work as needed.
• Assist Sample Coordinators in sample receipt and disposal activities as needed.
• Ensures the glassware is washed, dried and stored according to the SOP.
• Ensures the lab supplies are requested and available in a timely manner to support a smooth

operation of the laboratory.

• Monitors lab reagents inventory and expiry dates in a regular basis and reorders chemicals as needed.
• Responsible for the efficient utilization of resources and supplies to reduce waste and achieve

cost containment and lean objectives

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Minimum high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 months working experience. A

college diploma in Chemistry with a minimum of 9-12 months of experience working in a lab is an asset.

• Knowledge of Excel is an asset.
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple work assignments.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated competencies in CPL\xe2\x80\x99s core values of Integrity, Respect, Trust and Fairness.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast paced

environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:

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    Lab environment.
• Receiving, inventorying, labeling and disposing of materials requires some reaching/bending

and lifting on a daily basis.

• Flexibility in hours of work to address emergency issues /related activities outside of normal

workday.
CPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. CPL is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation polices, please contact us. We thank all applicants for their expression of interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.