Job Description

Req #1200

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

BIOVECTRA Inc. has an opening for a Process Development Scientist, Analytical Services. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Carrying out literature searches as appropriate to evaluate currently known analytical methods and preparing analytical research and development plans as required.
• Assisting in project evaluations and with pro forma costing of custom projects.
• Developing modern analytical methodologies applying high pressure liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, ultraviolet spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, etc.
• Maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting analytical equipment.
• Completing paperwork for the release of materials, including status labels and certificates of analysis.
• Writing quality control procedures, cGMP protocols and reports.
• Transferring technology to technical staff, as a member of the project team working effectively with both the R & D and Quality groups.
• Following the company\'s quality standard (quality management system procedures and cGMP regulations).
• Preparing purified analytical standards if required.
• Training and supervising research assistants and summer students as required.
• Complying with documented safety practices for the laboratory and the manufacturing facilities.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• B.Sc. degree in chemistry.
• Previous analytical chemistry experience.
• Knowledge of analytical methodology including: IR, UV, NMR, GC HPLC and KF
• Computer software experience including WordPerfect, spreadsheets, chemical drawing software and the ability to perform online chemical database searches.
• Ability to switch easily from project to project.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate and interact with professionals and technical specialists in related disciplines.
• Excellent organizational skills.

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d button.

Closing Date: April 27, 2023

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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