Quality Control Technician

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The Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) is a global leader of next-generation radiopharmaceuticals. At CPDC we are working with our partners to discover, develop and distribute the next generation of imaging agents and targeted radiotherapeutics for the detection and treatment of human diseases such as cancer.
Our Centre has the full range of scientific, technical, regulatory and business expertise combined with specialized infrastructure required to translate radiopharmaceuticals from clinics to the commercial marketplace. Radiopharmaceuticals are perishable products that require just-in-time manufacturing. CPDC’s success in the radiopharmaceutical industry results in the ability of our talented staff to develop reproducible processes that yield high quality products while adhering to international regulations governing nuclear safety, transportation of goods, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Our staff takes pride in the impact we make every day in the lives of patients across the globe.
Location: Hamilton
About the Role:
The ideal candidates will have experience working in a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory, performing Chemical Potency and Impurities analysis (HPLC, TLC, GC, etc.) and/or biology tests such as IRF or SDS-PAGE.
This position requires fixed evening, night or early morning shifts and work over weekends, e.g. Thursday to Monday.
Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Quality control testing of materials and finished drug products (radiopharmaceuticals) including chemical, biological and microbiological tests using various analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, TLC, bacterial endotoxin testing, pH, etc. according to standard operating procedures
• Perform routine calibration/maintenance of equipment
• Responsible for the facility maintenance and housekeeping, maintain inventory of reagents and supplies, waste disposal, etc.
• Peer review of laboratory records
• Conducting investigations for testing failure and non-conformances
• Author, revise, and review technical documents, including SOPs, validation documents, standard test methods according to good documentation practices and reports
• Support analytical method transfer and validation activities as required
• Adhere to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and GMP regulations

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What you bring: *

• B. Sc. in Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related field with 1-3 years of relevant experience working in a GMP or ISO environment is required
• Experience routinely executing chemistry techniques such as HPLC, GC and TLC is preferred for this role
• Experience with other lab equipment such as ICP, Gamma Spectroscopy, or Liquid Scintillation Counter is an asset.
• Experience working with sterile products is considered an asset
• Ability to lift 23 kilograms required
• Shift flexibility to support 24-hour/7-day manufacturing schedule

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CPDC offers: *

• Competitive compensation
• Medical and dental benefits, sick days & more
• Opportunity for long-term growth
• Professional & collaborative environment with experienced individuals in the field
• Join a passionate team making a difference in patients’ lives and Canadian healthcare

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If you require accommodation for your application or interview, please contact Human Resources directly at 905.525.9140 ext. 21112 or by email at _careers@imagingprobes.ca
We thank all those who apply but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Job Type: Full-time