Analytical Chemist

**Location**:Calgary, Alberta

**Type of Employment**:Permanent - Full time

**About Us**:
Northern RNA Inc. is a new Canadian CMO specializing in the production of nucleic acid products that support life-enabling work. Our goal is to work alongside our customers to provide scalable manufacturing capacity and to help them accelerate innovation in bringing their products from benchtop to bedside or field.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Northern RNA is seeking an analytical chemist to take ownership of method development, validation, and operation for product analysis and characterization. A strong background in operating and troubleshooting analytical instruments such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, and GC-FID is essential for this role.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Develop and Validate new assays to establish product release specifications.
- Maintain and Troubleshoot analytical instruments, including calibration and routine upkeep.
- Train and Mentor QC and R&D staff on instrument use, methods, and data analysis.
- Draft and Review documentation and reports to ensure compliance with GDP.
- Collaborate with the QC team to develop methods for cleaning validation.
- Contribute to other projects as needed.

**Education, Work Experience, Knowledge, and Skills**:
**Formal Education**:

- M.Sc. in the biological or chemical sciences (e.g., biochemical engineering, chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent)

**Work Experience**:

- M.Sc. or PhD in the biological or chemical sciences (e.g. biochemical engineering, chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent)
- 3-5 years of work experience in a controlled manufacturing or QC environment is required
- Must be experienced with analytical instruments including HPLC/ LC-MS /GC-MS/ GC-FID
- Knowledge and experience working under GMP, and regulatory standards is a plus.
- Proficiency with data analysis and record keeping
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, multi-tasking and meet assigned deadlines
- Highly organized and strong sense of personal responsibility
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Demonstrated ability to work independently, multi-tasking and meet assigned deadlines
- Highly organized and strong sense of personal responsibility
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must have Computer Skills including general knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

**Working conditions**:

- Physical environment: The incumbent is usually located in a comfortable office and laboratory environment.
- Physical effort: Lifting heavy objects, climbing, crouching
- Sensory Attention: Exercises initiative in adapting procedures to address unusual problems and resolves conflict
- Mental Pressures: Possesses a positive attitude, independent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy

**What we offer?**
We offer a highly competitive salary and company-paid benefits. Additionally, there are excellent opportunities for learning and growth while working alongside our teams of experts who are bright, collegial, and highly motivated and who are on the cusp of the mRNA vaccine science and technology era.

**Benefits**:
Northern RNA Inc. offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, General Illness (Long Term Disability), Vacation, Performance Bonus, on-site parking and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.

**Additional Information**:

- Northern RNA Inc. requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Northern RNA Inc. will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
- Northern RNA Inc. requires all employees to wear a face covering (mask) in indoor public premises.

Northern RNA Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Northern RNA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability or other legally protected status. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2A