Quality Control Chemist

At BIOVECTRA, we are passionate about improving patient care by making better therapeutics as a contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) that supports the top pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the world. Be part of a team with a global reach that also has a great community vibe. We care about each other and live our values of teamwork, respect, professionalism, and quality. Diversity is one of our strengths as we strive to offer a welcoming and inclusive environment.

BIOVECTRA Inc. has an opening for a Quality Control Chemist. This is a full-time permanent position located in Windsor, Nova Scotia.

This position works 12-hour shifts (long week/short week) rotating between days and nights.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing analyses using instrumental techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, PCR, Electrophoretic assays, ELISA (Plate assays).
• Maintaining accurate, real-time records of all laboratory activities.
• Performing required calculations, by hand or with use of spreadsheets or validated computer systems.
• Performing routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments and documenting these activities.
• Completing paperwork/data entry for the release of materials, including status labels and certificates of analysis.
• Ensuring appropriate tracking and logging of samples.
• Identifying test results which are out of specification and alerting a manager or supervisor when this occurs.
• Supporting analytical method validation/verification.
• Technical writing of SOPs including testing procedures and sampling handling instructions.
• Additional duties assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Diploma from a recognized program in chemistry or biotechnology.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry preferred
• Technical proficiency with laboratory instrumentation such as UV-VIS, qPCR, Plate based assays, GC, HPLC, preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines an asset.

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the “Apply Now” button below.

Closing Date: February 25, 2025