Qc Laboratory Technician

**About Shields Pharma Inc.**

Shields Pharma Inc. is a Health Canada approved GMP organization located in Markam, Ontario.

We offer Laboratory R&D and QC testing services as well as production and formulation of certain psychedelic therapeutics for treatment of certain mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, and problematic substance.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. You can count on;
- Safety as it is our first core value,
- Integrity,
- Accountability, and
- Continuous Training and skill development.

**Position Title**:QC Laboratory Technician**, (Full-time)

**Reports To**: Laboratory Manager/designate

The Laboratory Technician supports the R&D and Quality Control department and carries out physical activities at the laboratory according to the schedule established by following the procedures, and good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Efficiently organizing and maintaining equipment clean,

2. Receiving, processing, and managing incoming samples, reference standards and reagents and chemicals within QC lab.

3. Restocking of all laboratory inventories including chemicals, reagents, glassware, consumables, etc.

4. Managing inventory databases for reagents, chemicals, reference standards, HPLC/GC Columns, etc.

5. Ordering general lab supplies (chemicals/non-chemicals)

6. Performing daily verification of balances and pH meters, and purified water TOC & Conductivity, etc.

7. Verifying and recording all laboratory data loggers (e.g. temperature, humidity, water TOC, etc.) on a daily basis.

8. Preparing laboratory reagent solutions.

9. Monitor lab Milli-Q water and send out water samples for testing

10. Performing, drying (LOD), Titration, filtration, etc. testing as required

11. Replacing the desiccator desiccants routinely.

12. Washing, cleaning and drying laboratory glassware

13. Preparing dissolution media when needed

14. Performing other related duties as assigned from time to time based on company needs.

**Job Requirements**:(Work Status, Qualification, Knowledge, and Experience)
- Must possess Permanent Canadian residency with work permit and/or Canadian citizenship.
- Must be living in Canada, preferably in Toronto area
- Minimum College diploma in a scientific / technical area or bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, or similar fields
- Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in pharmaceutical laboratory environment/s.
- Hands on experiences on UV, IR, TLC, wet chemistry, melting point, distillation, and dissolution equipment and instrumentation.
- Sound knowledge and competency in cGMP/GMP, GXP, FDA CFR 211, and quality system standards.
- Proficiency with MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Track record of multi-tasking - ability to organize, manage, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, with mínimal instruction on routine work and moderate instruction on new assignments.
- Punctual, Team player, fast learner, sound verbal and written communication skills,

**To Apply**:
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those qualified and selected shall be contacted for an interview.

No phone calls please.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have hands on experiences on UV, IR, TLC, wet chemistry, melting point, distillation, and dissolution equipment and instrumentation?
- Do you have knowledge and competency in cGMP/GMP, GXP, FDA CFR 211, and quality system standards?
- Do you have 2-3 years of experience working in pharmaceutical laboratory environment/s
- Do you have College diploma in a scientific / technical or bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, or similar fields?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- in pharmaceutical laboratory: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-07