Analytical Instrumentation Specialist Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Manufacturing / Production

Job Responsibility

Instrument Maintenance & Performance Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of instruments, including: XRPD, DSC, TGA, HPLC/UPLC/MS, GC (incl. headspace), KF, BET surface area analyzers, DVS systems, Easy Max / process reactors, FBRM / in situ monitoring tools, and many more listed on SSPI website Troubleshoot instrument issues and minimize downtime Maintain instrument uptime KPIs

Calibration & Qualification Execute and document: IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, routine calibrations and performance verification, ensure instruments meet GMP / regulatory requirements where applicable, maintain calibration schedules and traceability (including external vendors)

Vendor & Service Management Act as primary liaison with instrument vendors: service calls, repairs and troubleshooting, software upgrades and firmware updates, manage service contracts and evaluate vendor performance, coordinate external calibration providers

Documentation & Compliance Maintain: instrument logs, maintenance records, calibration certificates, support QMS requirements, audits, and inspections, assist in developing and updating SOPs for instrument use and maintenance

Analytical Support (Secondary Role) Assist scientists with: basic analytical runs when required, train staff on proper instrument operation and best practices

Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to: improve instrument utilization (e.g., underused tools like photostability chamber, water activity systems), reduce downtime and maintenance costs, support implementation of predictive maintenance strategies, evaluate new instrumentation and upgrades

Other tasks as assigned

Education & Experience

B.Sc./MSc. in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering; or advanced technical diploma in instrumentation technology, chemical laboratory technology.

Experience (Must Have)

More than 3 years of hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation in pharmaceutical, CRO, chemical or analytical industry.

Experience (Preferred)

Familiarity with GMP / GLP environments, instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), experience interacting directly with vendors/service engineers

Skills

Strong troubleshooting mindset (mechanical + software + analytical)

Ability to bridge engineering and science

Excellent organization and documentation discipline

Vendor negotiation and communication skills

Ability to prioritize across multiple instruments and teams

Closing Date

Open until filled.