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We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.\nFor more information visit:www.apotex.com.\nJob Summary\nResponsible for generating accurate results while following GMP requirements. Responsible for analysing laboratory samples using various chemical and instrumental techniques, in accordance with established compendial and in-house testing methods, while working under minimal supervision. If required, responsible to review documentation for the QC department.\nThis role is for Afternoon shift - Monday to Friday, 3.00 pm to 11.00 pm\nGraduate Chemist Hiring Event - Apotex\nJoin our Interview Day on November 11 and fast-track your application for Chemist opportunities at Apotex.\nTo be considered, applications must be submitted by EOD November 5 to allow for résumé review and interview scheduling. Successful applicants will be invited to meet the hiring team and participate in on-site interviews.\nJob Responsibilities\nPerforms analysis of all laboratory samples including raw material, in-process, finished products, purified water, cleaning validation ,stability samples and analysis associated with method transfer or method verification using analytical instruments and established analytical procedures and techniques.\nDocuments all observations and data obtained from testing as per established SOPs and Good Documentation Practices.\nRecognises OOS, OOT or Anomalous results and under the direction of the Supervisor assists in the completion of lab investigations.\nPerforms general maintenance and daily check of laboratory equipment as required.\nTroubleshoots instrumentation and method problems with the supervisor’s assistance.\nDisposes of waste solvents and orders any chemicals or laboratory supplies as required.\nPerforms role of document reviewer as outlined below:Reviews and signs off the completed electronic and/or paper data associated with a specific analysis that they have been trained on.\nEnsures accurate results that conform to current specifications, according to Good Manufacturing Practices, in house, compendial and regulatory requirements, and verifies all calculations for mathematical and analytical accuracy.\n\nDemonstrate behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values.\nEnsure 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.\nAll other relevant duties as assigned\nJob Requirements\nB.Sc. from a recognized educational institution in Chemistry or a related field and a minimum of 1-year relevant experience in a pharmaceutical lab environment; OR Community College diploma in a related field and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the analysis of pharmaceutical products.\nKnowledge of Excel, Work and other Microsoft Office Programs and/or laboratory software packages is an asset.\nSound working and theoretical knowledge of automated laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, AA, UV, Dissolution, IR, UV/VIS spectrophotometry and GC. Detailed oriented with problem solving and instrument troubleshooting ability.\nExcellent verbal and written English and communication skills.\nKnowledge of GMP/GLP.\nProven organization and time management skills as demonstrated through previous work and/or educational experience.\nAt Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.\nWe offer 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.\nThe hiring range for this position is $48,851 - $81,419 CAD per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.\nWe are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.\nThe Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.\nApotex will use artificial intelligence to screen, select and/or assess your application for this job.\nThis job posting is for a role that is currently available and vacant at Apotex.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5135,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Prescription Drugs","Generic Drugs"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-27T03:31:49Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-31T03:20:35Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":null,"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":58063,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/apotex-chemist-qc-qs5-contract-role-3","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/apotex-chemist-qc-qs5-contract-role-3.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-31T11:09:13Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":17142,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-01T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1790883},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1790883"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fapotex-chemist-qc-qs5-contract-role-3"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fapotex-chemist-qc-qs5-contract-role-3"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fapotex-chemist-qc-qs5-contract-role-3"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/apotex-chemist-qc-qs5-contract-role-3\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fapotex-chemist-qc-qs5-contract-role-3"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3311293}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"apotex.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3311293},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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