Element Toronto Life Sciences has current opening for a Chemist II to join our growing team in Mississauga.

• Evaluate the chemical and physical properties of various organic and/or inorganic substances in a predominantly pharmaceutical laboratory
• Performs analysis for polymorphism by X-ray diffraction, measures specific surface area by BET, determines sample viscosity by capillary and Brookfield
• Utilizes established methods and procedures and laboratory equipment to perform analytical testing of substances
• Conduct method validations and support new method development
• Interprets and develops conclusions using the data obtained
• Participates in failure investigations/deviations
• Supports the production of client reports and quotations for new projects

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or materials sciences

   

• 2-5 Years hands-on experience with:PANalytical Empyrean powder X-ray diffraction (must have experience with HighScore, Data Collector, OmniTrail and OmniTrust), Quantachrome NOVA 2200e BET specific surface area analysis of API’s and excipients using a Novawin software, Pharmaceutical excipient viscosity testing (capillary and Brookfield), cGMP testing in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory, including experience CFR 21 Part 11 compliant software for instrument operation and electronic review and audit trail reviews

   

• Practical experience with operational excellence including daily SQDC support and leading 5S projects in a laboratory setting.

• Strong verbal and writing skills in English

• Good time management and prioritization

• Strong attention to detail

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to plan daily work and arrange activities to meet deadlines

• Follows instructions, both written and verbal and able to provide clear instruction to others

• Good critical thinking skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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