RandD Scientist

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

• Provide technical support and feedback to clients and other SGS groups.
• Perform the development and validation of analytical testing procedures for drug substances and drug products
• Write protocols, drafts methods and technical reports for the Research and Development department and clients
• Executes experiments, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP guidelines.
• Keep all records and lab notebooks in good order. Analyze testing data, enter the testing results into the company’s electronic system for a certificate of analysis and prepare reports, if required, in timely manner.
• Coordinate method transfers between clients, the Research and Development group, and the RM/Finished Products departments
• Assist in the failure investigations within other SGS groups and design investigation protocols and suggest corrective actions.
• In case of a testing failure, immediately report to the Department Head or the designee before proceeding further with the test, lead/assist failure investigations to identify the cause of failure and prepare a deviation report and/or Corrective Preventative Actions (CAPA) if it is appropriate.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and all results are entered into the Electronic Laboratory Information System or client’s Certificate of Analysis before submission to the QA reviewer.
• Participate in training sessions in the proposal, investigation and introduction of new technologies and services for SGS
• Oversee, train, mentor and guide Analysts/Scientists in their work

Additional Information

Salary: $65k to $72k

Some Benefit Highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility
  
  

• Education: BSc or MSc/PhD in Chemistry or equivalent
• Experience: 5+ years of industry experience with demonstrated ability to complete more complex role/duties
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Hand/Eye coordination, ability to stand out, think outside the box.
• Able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel.
• Appropriate attitude, constant vigilance, attention to detail and following Training SOP for training and training records
  
  

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.