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Scientist I, Analytical Operations – Afternoon and Weekend Shift
Job Description
Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and ground-breaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you’ll help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement tackle cases through forensics. We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.
Location/Division Specific Information
Whitby, Canada / Drug Product Division
How will you make an impact?
You will provide analytical support in the Laboratory Operations Department by following standard practices and perform analytical testing as assigned for on prototype, CTM (Clinical Trial Material) and Commercial batches supporting development and/or manufacturing operations. You will also be responsible for making detailed observations and review, document, and communicate test results.
What will you do?
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Document all experimental data in accordance with Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original and Accurate (ALCOA)
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Carry out independently HPLC, dissolution and physical testing analysis testing following established procedures Analytical Methods & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Work Proficiency with Empower, NuGenesis, MS Word & Excel Software
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Perform basic troubleshooting to overcome system suitability failures
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Recognize and report unexpected or Out Of Specification (OOS) results immediately to the Supervisor and conduct laboratory investigations under direction
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Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards
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Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required)
How will you get here?
Education
B.Sc. in chemistry or a related field; equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered
Experience
- Experience with common laboratory equipment and operations preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Understanding of basic chemistry
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Understanding of chromatographic separations
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Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical or microbiological analysis
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Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry
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Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems
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Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
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Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques
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Works well independently and in a team environment
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Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
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Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written in English)
*Standards and Expectations: *
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Model positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about lab/office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pound pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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