Laboratory Analyst

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Job Description

We are looking for a Laboratory Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and perform testing as per methods, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP/ISO 17025 guidelines;
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis;
• Operate and maintain all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks, maintains required daily records and documentation;
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements;
• Identify and document all known sample deviations, non-conformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor;
• Provide input to corrective action procedures and report problems and Corrective Actions to the Supervisor;
• Provide Supervisor/Manager with updates on works status including advance notification of any delays;
• Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions;
• Participate in the development / validation of new procedures and instruments, as required;
• Monitor the laboratory to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in a continuous and ongoing fashion;
• Support and comply with all company policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program;
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits;
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff;
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications;
• Keeps work area clean, neat and organized;
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Degree or diploma (or equivalent) in Chemistry related field and 3 years experience in a related analytical field;
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining analytical instruments, including HPLC-UV, LC-MS, LC-MSMS, GC-FID, GC-MS, GC-MSMS, and ICP-MS;
• Experience with multiple software platforms: OpenLab and Mass Hunter;
• Good English communication skills required (auditory, verbal, written, and reading);
• High attention to detail and strong problem solving skills;
• Ability to handle pressure from high sample volumes and competing turnaround times;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leduc, AB T9E 0Z4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person