Laboratory Chemist

at  High North Laboratories

ABOUT US:

HIGH NORTH LABORATORIES INC is Canada’s fastest growing analytical laboratory providing the Cannabis industry with quick and reliable product testing to bring transparency and confidence to all transactions. We are committed to continuous quality improvement and innovation in our processes, and believe that a strong, cohesive, and committed team is a key factor to our success.
Laboratory Chemists support our GMP, ISO 17025, GLP, and GPP analytical laboratory. Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), providing analysis and feedback, and supporting a team of lab technicians will be critical to this role.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSc in Analytical Chemistry.
• 2-3 years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Preferred experience in Health Canada Licensing and regulatory processes.
• The ability to motivate others, work well within a team, and lead the lab team to achieve objectives.
• Strong work ethic, showing initiative, and following through on commitments.
• Proficiency in excel, database user interfaces, and query software.
• Effective time and people management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of GMP and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation e.g., HPLC and wet chemistry technologies used in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, Chromatographic software, and LIMS.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a criminal background check, education/employment verification
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vaughan, ON L4L 3R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation e.g., HPLC and wet chemistry technologies used in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories?
• Do you have knowledge of GMP and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Do you have experience in Cannabis testing ?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Responsible for supporting the supervision, guidance, and training of lab technicians.
• Performing wet chemistry in an accurate, timely, and consistent manner.
• Developing and implementing performance standards and a performance framework.
• Sample processing, preparation, and extraction using evidence based best practice.
• Data collection, analysis, interpretation, and meticulous record keeping.
• Operation, calibration, and basic/routine maintenance of laboratory technology and software.
• Creating, improving, and ensuring adherence to laboratory SOP’s.
• Adherence to all Quality Assurance Control protocols and procedures, including applicable regulations of laboratory accreditations.
• Develop a reporting process and report management protocols.
• Maintain a safe and orderly laboratory environment.
• Basic laboratory maintenance and support of laboratory operations.