Instrumentation Scientist II

pbuJob Description/u/b/pp/ppSummary:br /Calibrates and qualifies all new and existing analytical equipment according to a set schedule and currentbr /Patheon Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and corporate quality standards.br /Essential Functions:br /▪ Conducts maintenance and calibrations for each new and existing piece of analytical equipment inbr /accordance with a schedule. Meets standard hours for tasks assigned.br /▪ Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning apparatus independently.br /▪ Maintains detailed and accurate records to meet all regulatory and user requirements.br /▪ Proficiency with Trackwise to open and close change control activities.br /▪ Follows all current SOPs and procedures.br /▪ Maintains a safe working environment and reports potential hazards.br /▪ Limited travel to other local sites (as required)br /▪ Ability to respond to emergency after-hours (as required)br /▪ Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required)br /REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSbr /Education:br /Community College in Chemistry or related fieldbr /B.Sc. in chemistry or a related field an asset.br /Experience:br /Minimum 3 years of instrumentation validation experience in a pharmaceutical industry or related field.br /Minimum of 2 years of experience performing analytical testing as assigned for on prototype to commercialbr /batches supporting development and/or manufacturing operations ORbr /Minimum 1 year demonstrated proficiency as an Instrumentation Scientist Ibr /Equivalency:br /Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.br /Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:br /Good understanding of basic chemistry and experience with common laboratory equipment and operation.br /Knowledge of Good Lab Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices. Strong computer proficiency withbr /lab software and Microsoft (MS) Office programs. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).br /Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize. Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills. Goodbr /understanding of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry. Good problem-solvingbr /skills and logical approach to solving problems. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work. Works wellbr /in a team environment and cooperates with other members of the team to find a solution. Self-motivatedbr /with the ability to meet multiple deadlines. Proficiency with the English Language.br /Standards and Expectations:br /Follow all Environmental Health Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow teambr /members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives.br /Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems Standard Operating Proceduresbr /(SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion.br /Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visualbr /management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Keybr /Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for systembr /improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivatingbr /Instrumentation Scientist II Page 2 of 3br /the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvementbr /in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner. Consistently strivesbr /to improve skills and knowledge in related field.br /Physical Requirements:br /Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about lab/lab officebr /locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulationbr /(lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, includingbr /ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor,br /operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands andbr /arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be requiredbr /and may include any of the following: Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safetybr /apron, organic respirator occasionally./p