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With 6 international production sites, Septodont combines industrial excellence, technological expertise, and innovation to meet the needs of healthcare professionals worldwide.\nIn North America, our operations include facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and Pennsylvania. Our Cambridge, Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma - a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of more than 675 dedicated professionals and modern facilities, we deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions to partners around the world.\nBeyond our expertise, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a stimulating work environment where everyone can learn, grow, and build a career that reflects their aspirations, supported by continuous training and internal mobility. As a socially responsible company, we place diversity and inclusion at the heart of our development, convinced that they enhance collective performance and foster human experience.\nJoining Septodont means becoming part of a human-scale international group and contributing to a meaningful mission: improving health for as many people as possible. What if your next professional chapter started with us?\nWe have an 18-month contract opportunity for a Chemist I.\nLocation: 25 Wolseley Court, Cambridge\nEmployment Type: Contract (18 months)\nSchedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm\nHours: 40 per week\nPay: $30.45/hour\nFUNCTION SUMMARY:\nThe Chemist I position is an entry-level position and is accountable to the Department Supervisor. The Chemist I is responsible for performing various analytical activities associated with incoming materials, bulk, finished products, stability and complaints testing.\nPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPerform routine and non-routine analytical testing of incoming materials, in-process samples, bulk product, finished product, stability samples, complaints and other assigned samples in accordance with approved methods, specifications and internal procedures.\nConduct chemical, functional and compendial testing using appropriate laboratory techniques, instrumentation and approved references, including internal methods and applicable pharmacopeial standards.\nComplete testing for special studies, investigations, validation activities, bulk hold studies, cleaning validation and process validation samples as assigned.\nReview analytical data and testing performed by other analysts, ensuring results are accurate, complete and compliant with GMP, data integrity and quality requirements.\nMaintain, calibrate and use laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements.\nNotify management of deviations, out-of-trend, suspect or out-of-specification results in a timely manner and support related investigations, documentation and follow-up actions.\nSupport internal and external audits by providing records, technical information and laboratory support as required.\nPerform analytical method transfer activities from CDMO and R&D laboratories to the Stability and Analytical Services department, as assigned.\nFollow all GMP, regulatory, quality, safety and company requirements, including current policies, procedures, mission, vision and values.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nBASIC REQUIREMENTS:\nEducation\nDegree or diploma in Chemistry or related discipline.\nExperience\nOne to two years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry is an asset.\nStrong attention to detail.\nProven analytical skills with the ability to solve problems.\nProficient time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nAbility to work in a self-directed team environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office application especially Excel.\nExperience with Empower and LIMS is an asset.\nWhat we Offer:\nExcellent compensation/benefits package\nDiscounted gym memberships\nPrograms supporting work life balance (EAP)\nCorporate Discounts and PERKS\nEmployee recognition program \nSocial events and spirit days \nPaid time off\nWork Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based for the duration of employment. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored immigration support.\nWe are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.\nIn accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.\nRecruitment Fraud - please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. 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