Organic chemist

The Organic Chemist is responsible for the management, development, writing and implementation of new organic analytical methods, supporting technicians with instrumental troubleshooting and the purchase of new equipment.

Develop and validate analytical methods in organic chemistry;
Write methods and other documents used in the laboratory;
Improve and optimize laboratory analytical methods;
Train technicians on new technologies;
Support technicians during instrumental troubleshooting;
Encourage and train employees on safe practices;
Participate in laboratory redevelopment projects and to accommodate new needs and services;
Perform Internal Audits to Support ISO Signing authority for the approval of analytical sequences including quality assurance and laboratory results and to evaluate non-conformities of these elements (if required);
Signing authority to approve and sign Analytical Chemistry Scope of Accreditation Testing Certificates to assess non-conformances of these elements Recommend to management the service contracts to be renewed;
Negotiate prices for laboratory consumables;
Review and approve suppliers of products and services;
Lead or participate in investigations to understand root causes and corrective actions during events or non-conformances related to the quality of results Act as a contact person when required for external instrumentation specialists;
Use and maintain systems in place in relation to ISO management systems In addition, upon request, perform any other related duties that may be part of this job.

Functional English;
Knowledge of environmental legislation is an asset;
Ability to work in a team;
Critical thinking, great autonomy, good communicator;
Experience in computer systems programming is an asset.

Undergraduate degree (Honours) in Chemistry;
Member of the Ordre des Chimistes du Québec;
Two (2) to three (3) years of work experience in a laboratory, with experience in method development and equipment maintenance. Lifting loads of less than 10 kg.

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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