St-associate, R&D
About Apotex Inc.
Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.
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Job Summary
Under supervision of senior chemist/Scientific leader, Analytical Development, responsible for performing assigned activities in analytical method development, and supporting assigned comprehensive testing for API evaluation, formulation evaluation/optimization, compatibility testing for NPD process.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepares working plan for assigned projects and provides timeline to Scientific Leader.
- Working with senior chemist to support development of stability indicative analytical methods for drug substance and finished product.
- Performs analytical tests for drug substance, identifications, and wet chemistry for API evaluation.
- Support senior chemist to performs analytical tests for PE/PO samples, including sample preparation of assay and dissolution.
- Documents and reports result as per established SOPs under guidance of senior chemist.
- Work as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
- Participates in departmental housekeeping and other pertinent duties as assigned in accordance with safety and GMP requirements.
- Demonstrates corporate values in the performance of the work and interactions with others.
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education: Must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary Co-op education program, with a focus in a scientific area - applicants with an added computer science background are an asset
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, timeline driven and work well under pressure.
- Experience: Must have solid Microsoft Office skills (such as Word and Excel, experience with MS Access and MS Project is a benefit) and the ability to work independently and in a team setting
At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.
Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.