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ABOUT SHIELDS PHARMA INC.Shields Pharma Inc. is a Health Canada approved GMP organization located in Markham, 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, andContinuous Training and skill development.POSITION TITLE: Pharmaceutical Senior Laboratory Analyst IIREPORTS TO: Director of Laboratory OperationPOSITION SUMMARY:The main responsibility of this position is to generate accurate results while following GMP requirements. Responsible for analyzing laboratory raw material, in-process, and finished products samples using various chemical and instrumental techniques, in accordance with compendial; USP, BP, EP, and JP methods and specifications and established in-house testing methods, while under minimum supervision.The Quality Control Analyst is responsible to operating, maintaining, performing and basic troubleshooting of analytical instruments, including; Dissolution, HPLC, UPLC, LC/MS, GC, GC/MS, ICP-MS, etc.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerform raw material, in-process, finished product, and stability sample testing using instrumental analytical, wet chemicals, and physical analytical methods and techniques following the written procedure or compendial methods.Prepare analytical equipment for experiments; Including reagents, standards, test solutions, and mobile phase as required by the test procedure.Perform analytical method Transfer, Verification, Validation and Stability testing.Maintain accurate documentation including lab reports, records of procedures, results, and data analysis in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) guidelinesOrdering general lab supplies (chemicals/non-chemicals) when required.Document analytical test results in lab notebooks; Ensure the data generated is accurate and meets the specifications, report results on the testing worksheets (finished products and raw materials) according to standard operating procedures in a timely manner, meeting specified deadlines.Maintain laboratory lab-books, equipment logbooks, and trackers on daily basis in accordance with department policies and procedures.Demonstrate sound knowledge of Pharmaceutical Compendial (i.e., USP, BP, EP, JP, etc.) General Chapters methodsEffectively manage the prioritization to meet multiple goals and timelines.Demonstrate a strong understanding of cGMP, cGLP, Health Canada, FDA, ICH, and other regulatory guidelinesBe able train new or existing personnel as identified by QC management.Notify any aberrant/OOS/OOT results to QC management and participate to investigate results following the SOP.Conduct laboratory instruments qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance when requestedBe able to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.POSITION 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 areaMinimum M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Analytical Chemistry or similar applied scientific disciplines with at least of 4 years direct hands-on experience working in pharmaceutical disciplines.Solid knowledge and expertise (including operation, Qualification, trouble-shooting, and maintenance) working with laboratory instrumentation such as Dissolution, HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, UV-VIS, FT-IR, TOC, TLC, KF, etc.Familiarity to LC/MS/MS instrumentation and Nitrosa