Analytical Chemist
Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week / CA$ 65000 - 80000 per year
Pharmaceuticals
Introduction
Analytical Chemist (12-month contract) Toronto, ON
What are you going to do
Responsibilities
- Prepare samples from chemicals, mammalian cells, animal tissues, and excreta.
- Operate liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation.
- Maintain and calibrate scientific instruments, including chromatography systems and mass spectrometers.
- Sustain laboratory operations by stocking consumables inventory and supporting chemical waste disposal.
- Convert raw scientific data into reports using standardized templates.
- Maintain a safe working environment for themselves and others through compliance with health and safety protocols and regulatory requirements governing the use of human tissue and hazardous chemicals.
Essential skills and knowledge
Requirements
- Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, pharmacy, or a related discipline.
- Experience performing quantitative chemical analysis.
- Comfort handling anatomical samples and excreta.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Additional Preferences:
- 1-2 years of industry experience in high throughput sample preparation and analysis.
- 1-2 years of experience contributing to a high-performing team.
- Technical training and experience using liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and related instrumentation.
- Experience in data processing, data analysis, critical thinking, and production of publication-quality visuals and writing.
- Experience with in vivo pharmacology.
- Experience with GLP/GMP protocols.
- Understanding of drug properties and in vivo behavior (PK/PD, ADME, and principles of medicinal chemistry).
- Proficiency in virtual laboratory notebook software, such as Signals, and Benchling.
- Work environment is onsite downtown Toronto near College Street and University Avenue at the MaRS building.
- Wearing standard PPE in the lab is required.
- Must have use of full dexterity to perform routine benchwork in a laboratory setting.
This position's work environment is in a laboratory.
What we offer
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