Job Description

Req #1159

Monday, March 6, 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 has an opening for a Process Development Scientist, Analytical Services. This

is a permanent full-time position located in Dartmouth, NS.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Working as part of a dynamic team to provide timely and accurate analytical support for process development projects.
• Developing modern bioanalytical methodologies for the analyses of biologics using techniques such as

. * Carrying out literature searches as appropriate to evaluate modern analytical methods and patents.

• Collaborating with fellow scientists, technicians, and students in the development of analytical methods. Occasionally supervising and training others in the execution of those methods.
• Writing research and development test methods, procedures, protocols, and analytical development reports.
• Transferring technology to technical staff, in both the Process Development and Quality groups.
• Maintaining accurate, real-time records of all laboratory activities.
• Additional duties assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor\'s needs.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• B.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related fields.
• MSc or PhD considered an asset.
• Previous experience using quality by design (QbD) and design of experiments (DoE) methodologies to measure critical quality attributes, understand design spaces and identify critical process parameters is considered an asset.
• Technical proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and techniques for the analysis of pDNA and mRNA is considered an asset.
• Experience with analytical chromatography software (empower, Mass lynx, UNIFI, etc) is considered an asset.

Note: Employees are eligible to apply for internal positions once they have completed a minimum of one year of service.

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 May 5th, 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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