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About Shields Pharma Inc.Shields Pharma Inc. is a Health Canada approved GMP organization located in Markam, Ontario.We offer Laboratory R&D and QC testing services as well as production and formulation of certain psychedelic therapeutics for treatment of certain mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, and problematic substance.Shields Pharma Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion for everyone. We are continuously looking for smart-minded, skilled, qualified, experienced, independent, reliable, and detail-oriented candidates to join our successful team.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.You can count on;- Safety as our first core value,- Integrity,- Accountability, and- Continuous Training and skill developmentPosition Title: Pharmaceutical Senior HPLC, GC/MS, and ICP-MS Analyst (Level III)Reports To: Chief Scientific Officer and Laboratory ManagerJob Description:The Senior HPLC, GC/MS, and ICP-MS Analyst shall support both R&D and Quality Control analytical activities at Shields Pharma laboratory.The Senior Analystis responsible for conducting method development and validation, method transfer, assay and impurity analysis by utilizing HPLC, LC/MS, GC-Headspace, GC/MS, and ICP-MS, projects according to the schedule established by following the procedures and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), GXP, and good laboratory practices.The successful candidate will be working in a very fast paced environment, performing both R&D and QC analysis of assigned raw materials, in-process, and final products as per established methods, current pharmacopoeias (e.g. USP, BP, EP, etc.), and the clients methods and specifications within standard time-lines, and under minimal guidance/supervision.This position relies heavily on comprehensive wet chemistry and strong chromatographic skills and competencies.Duties shall include but are not limited to the following:- Perform all works in accordance with all established company policies, protocols and procedures, and governing regulatory, GMP compliance, and safety guidelines.- Perform assay and impurities method development, method validation, method transfer, cleaning validation, and stability testing.- Maintain accurate documentation including lab reports, records of procedures, results, and data analysis in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) guidelines- Provide scientific advice and training to junior analysts on laboratory instrumentation and methods.- Perform peer review of analytical reports and data when requested.- Document and report results in accordance with GMP and GLP- Conduct Laboratory Investigation (OOS, OOT, Deviation, etc.).- Provide technical support to other analysts when required- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support R&D projects.- Ensure all general lab supplies (chemicals/non-chemicals) are available at all time.- Participate in client audits and health authorities regulatory inspection (i.e., Health Canada and FDA GMP, inspections, and Health Canada OCS audits).- Ensure all analytical documentation including lab reports, records of procedures, results, and data analysis are accurate and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) guidelines.- Provide oversight of external vendors who are delegated responsibilities when requested.- Participate in client audits and health authorities regulatory inspection (i.e., Health Canada and FDA GMP, inspections, and Health Canada OCS audits).- Ensure all generated documentation including lab reports, records of procedures, results, and data analysis are accurate and correct.Job Requirements: (Work Status, Qualification, Knowledge, and Experience)- Must possess Permanent Canadian residency with work permit and/or Canadian citizenship.- Must be living in Canada, preferably in Toronto area- Minimum M.Sc. (min. 3 yrs. industry experience), or B.Sc. (min. 5 yrs. industry experience), preferably