Analyst, Quality Control

at  Taro Pharmaceuticals INC Canada

TITLE: ANALYST, QUALITY CONTROL

Date: Sep 12, 2024
Location: Taro Pharmaceauticals CAN
Company: Taro Pharmaceuticals INC, Canada
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.
Established in 1950, Taro’s world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over 600 Canadian employees. Our company’s focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.
With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world’s largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.
Our reward packages have been designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and their families. For additional information visit: www.taro.com.
What we offer:
A safe and clean; GMP regulated work environment
Opportunities for career growth and development
A competitive wage/salary
Employee training and organizational development programs, internal mobility programs, and employee recognition programs
Our Brampton location is presently looking for Analyst, Quality Control

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply knowledge of chemistry, math, instrumentation and statistics to complete tasks
• Proficiency in various techniques and operation of instrumentation (pH meter, viscometer, Karl Fisher apparatus, UV IR spectrophotometer, Chromatography instruments)
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Proficiency with applicable software (LIMs and Empower)
• Strong organizational, analytical and multi-tasking ability
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly with analytical records, reports and investigations
• Understanding of GMP’s

QUALIFICATIONS

• B. Sc. or equivalent
• Minimum 1 - 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical Laboratory environment preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

JOB PURPOSE

The main responsibility of this position is to generate accurate results while following GMP requirements. Responsible for analyzing laboratory samples using various chemical and instrumental techniques, in accordance with established compendial and in-house testing methods, while under minimum supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Testing of raw materials by TLC, UV, IR, HPLC and GC and wet chemistry techniques as per SOP.
• Document test results as per SOP and GMP
• Recognizes OOS or out of trend results and under the direction of the Supervisor assists in the completion of lab investigations
• Interpret data, communicate results and complete written reports
• Complete all GMP documentation correctly and in a timely manner
• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records
• Conduct (participate or lead) routine laboratory and Non-Conformance Investigations
• Initiate and follow through with actions required to close Change Controls
• Evaluate methods and procedures and suggest improvements and changes as required
• Disposes of waste solvents and orders any chemicals or laboratory supplies as required
• Flexibility to shift start time and occasional overtime
• Other duties as assigned