Analyst II (R&D) - Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing Toronto, Inc.

Analyst II (R&D)

Under the direction of the Department Head, the R&D Analyst will be responsible for supporting the research department through coordinating research activities directed toward the development of new methods, and conducting validations that meet department revenue, profit growth and expense objectives. The position is instrumental in the development of methods and R&D processes/procedures for GMP compliance as well as maintaining operational efficiencies.

The incumbent is responsible for:

• Develop & validate methods using HPLC & GC with minimum supervision;
• Write R&D, Method Validation, Method Transfer protocols and reports;
• Review technical data, documents, and proposals as required;
• Provide technical support to clients in relation to R&D, Validation and Technology Transfer;
• Troubleshoot technical issues/difficulties with methods;
• Co-ordinate method transfers between clients, R&D group and other departments;
• Assist SOP training for new personnel and on SOP revisions;
• Provide ongoing technical training and develop staff to enable them to perform technical tasks;
• Assist Sales and Marketing with technical support opportunities;
• Liaise with clients regularly to maintain superior relationships;
• All other tasks as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, or related pharmaceutical discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Pharmaceutical R&D Environment
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to present responses to clients, prepare reports, and maintain communication with internal and external clients
• Strong experience with Impurities Method Development, Method Validation & Method Transfers;
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
• Exceptional computer skills with a high level of competence with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience on UV-Vis, Dissolution, ICP-OES instruments and Chromeleon software would be an asset;
• Strong MS Office skills, particular Excel.

Working conditions include a laboratory environment; significant time spent standing at a bench, working with chemicals and biologicals, and in a time-sensitive production role. Lifting requirements of up to 30lbs on a regular basis. Extra hours, weekends and evenings will be required.