Scientist I, Research & Development - Jobs in Whitby, ON

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Research Chemist IThis role requires flexibility to work in the afternoon and nights on a rotation basis.How will you make an impactThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.What will you doPerforms required analysis for the Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS) Analytical Development ensuring that all Patheon Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), current Good Manufacturing Practices, current Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and corporate quality standards are achieved. Provide support in monitoring business process performance measures and notify management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality of regulatory compliance.Responsibilities:Performs testing and assays in accordance with approved methods and SOPs.Performs all duties in strict compliance with all Patheon quality systems (SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices).Documents all experimental data in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Patheon SOPsAssists in method validation as directed by AD Supervisor.Recognizes and reports out of specification (OOS) results or deviations to Supervisor immediately.Assists in troubleshooting and investigations as required by AD Supervisor.Complies with all Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements and participate in EH&S training.Other duties as required.May be essential to perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required).How will you get thereRequirements:B.Sc. in Chemistry, or a related science, with hands-on experience in chromatographic and spectroscopic analytical instruments.Two years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical development.Good understanding of basic chemistry, chromatography (eg High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and spectroscopic technologies (e.g. Ultraviolet (UV), Infrared (IR).Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems.Interest in improving skills and knowledge in pharmaceutical development.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Proficiency with the English language.Legibility in documentation as per Good Manufacturing Practices requirement.Demonstrated commitment to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Respect & Excellence.Possesses analytical thinking skills which are applied to solving a complex scientific problem.Awareness of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.Works well in a team environment and cooperates with other members of the team to find a solution.At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.