Analytical Development Chemist II

Novocol Pharma is a growing contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), specialized in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. We strive for excellence and customer‑centricity to deliver value to global pharmaceutical clients through contract services for drug development and commercial manufacturing. With over 40 years in operation, our team of 600 employees and modern facilities, located in Cambridge, Ontario provide a personalized and responsive experience for our customers. We are focused on serving our strategic partners and patients with quality, integrity, and value.

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.

We are a proud member of the Septodont group of companies. Septodont is a pharmaceutical and medical device company with a global leadership position in dental pain management. The group counts over 2000+ employees worldwide and has remained a 100% family‑owned company for over 90 years. Our Cambridge facility serves as a significant manufacturing site within the Septodont group with high‑volume dental anesthetic production for a global customer base.

We have an opportunity for an Analytical Development Chemist II.

Job Summary

The Analytical Development Chemist II is accountable to the Pharmaceutical Development Manager and has a primary focus on analytical development, validation, and support for Novocol Pharma CDMO projects, as well as Septodont dental projects. As a technical expert, the Analytical Development Chemist II is knowledgeable of all development and validation activities performed in the laboratory and is responsible for training, problem solving and documentation of analytical methods.

Responsibilities

- Develops, validates, transfers, and verifies analytical methods for testing of raw materials, bulk and finished products using a variety of equipment such as UV, GC, HPLC, UPLC, LC/HRMS, LC/MS etc.

- Supports the generation of method development, validation, verification, and transfer related protocols and reports.

- Develops specifications for release and stability (when applicable) testing of raw materials, packaged components, bulk, and finished product.

- Performs analytical testing and evaluation of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples of development batches including samples from R&D experimental formulation development trials.

- Records and reports all lab data as per approved procedures and regulatory requirements.

- Ensures all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and health & safety requirements.

- Maintains a clean and safe work environment in the laboratory.

- Serves as the SME for selected equipment in the Pharmaceutical Development laboratory.

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 tasks/duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

- B.Sc., MSc or PhD degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry or related area.

Experience

- A minimum 3 years of experience developing GC and HPLC/UPLC analytical methods is required.

- Experience testing for biological products such as peptides, proteins, and vaccines are preferred.

- Good working knowledge of LC/MS and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the use and/or development of methods for LC/MS analysis.

- Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve routine and non‑routine problems.

- Proficient understanding of regulatory requirements.

- Laboratory data recording skills required.

- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer:

- Excellent compensation/benefits package.

- Bonus and reward programs

- Discounted gym memberships

- Programs supporting work life balance

- Employee recognition program

- Professional and personal development programs

- Social events and spirit days

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e‑mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e‑mail provider.

Only for Internal Job Postings – Internal Job Posting Grade 8. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is November 18, 2025.

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