Qc Chemist I

**General information**:
**Reference **:2023-1569

**Position description**:
**Job Title**:
QC Chemist I (Contract)

**Company Details**:
Septodont is a leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The French-based company employs over 2,000+ people globally. We have six manufacturing plants in France, India, North and South America, and an international distribution network that is dedicated to serving the needs of dental professionals in more than 150 countries. Our North American operations have facilities in Ontario, Montreal, and Pennsylvania. It also has Latin American operations with facilities in Brazil and Colombia.

Our Cambridge, Ontario site is also home to our Novocol Pharma division, which focuses on contract development and manufacturing, specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing.

Our employees are our number one asset We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the QC Chemistry Supervisor, the Chemist I is an entry-level position responsible for performing various analytical activities associated with incoming materials, bulk and finished products, stability, and complaints.

There are various functional areas within the chemistry laboratory to which a Chemist I will be assigned. The focus area for this position will be Components / Operating Supplies / Imported Finished Products. While this role may predominantly involved in one specific area, cross-training may be performed as needed to support other areas.

Please note this is a contract position for a duration of 20 months.

**Responsibilities**:
**Components/Operating Supplies/Imported Finished Products**
- Performs testing of incoming materials used by Production for commercial products: primary components (product contact items such as cartridges, plungers, caps, plastic bottles), printed materials (printed cartons, inserts, box end labels, cartridge labels), operating supplies (filters, tubing, sterile materials), secondary components (backing paper, PVC film), devices (auto injectors)
- Completes verification testing of imported finished products prior to shipping

**General**
- Completes testing in accordance with internal policies, procedures and specifications
- Reviews testing performed by other analysts as needed
- Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment
- Provides support during internal and external audits as required
- Follows GMP and regulatory requirements, and ensures quality standards are met
- Notifies management of deviations, out of trend, suspect or out of specification results in a timely manner and participates in investigations as necessary
- Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations
- Demonstrates the company mission, vision and values statements, policies, and current standard business practices
- Performs other related duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- Degree or diploma in Chemistry or related discipline

**Experience**
- One to two years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry is an asset
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven analytical skills with the ability to solve problems
- Proficient time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work in a self-directed team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with Empower and LIMS is an asset

**Contract type**:
Contract

**Minimum level of education required**:
2- College

**Minimum level of experience required**:
Less than 2 years

**Languages**:
English (3- Advanced)

**Position location**:
**Job location**:
North America, Canada, Cambridge

**Location**:
25 Wolseley Court N1R 6X3 Cambridge