Analytical Scientist Job Windsor area,Ontario Canada,Research/Development

Analytical Scientist

Position Summary

Work Schedule:

Regular working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

This position is 100% on-site at the Windsor site.

This position is located in Windsor, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.

Reporting to the Manager, Analytical Research & Development, the Analytical Scientist will provide support and utilize technical direction and expertise throughout the entire drug development process with focusonpre-formulationstudies,analyticaldevelopmentandoptimizationstudies,andinformalandformal stability studies. The Analytical Scientist
- Analytical Research & Development will have a working knowledge of various aspects of implementing the drug development process in a regulated environment, including topics such as Quality by Design (QbD), Design of Experiment (DOE), and compliance with all regulatory guidelines. The Analytical Scientist
- Analytical Research & Development will be responsible for execution of reports, protocols, providing analytical support for formulation development,investigationsandlaboratoryworkandprovidingtechnicalexpertiseandsupportonmultipleprojectsinthe portfolio.

The Role:

Support the development and evaluation of new drug products, including pre-formulation, excipient solubility and compatibility studies, formulation development, scale-up manufacturing, and formal stability/registration batches from an analytical perspective.

Utilize analytical techniques and instrumentation including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and spectroscopy (Infrared, Ultraviolet, Mass Spectrometry) to support method development, validation, analytical testing, specification setting for raw materials and finished products, regulatory filings, and troubleshooting of analytical methods and laboratory equipment.

Communicate effectively and on time with management, other laboratories within Catalent, and customers to coordinate method transfers, validations, and development.

Operate under and maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) conditions.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment through routine maintenance and housekeeping activities, applying and sustaining 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.

Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Work extended hours and weekends as needed, especially when problems occur or deadlines must be met.

Perform other duties as required.

The Candidate:

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field is required.

Minimum 2+ years of experience in analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical research and development is preferred.

Experience working in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and/or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility is an asset.

Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment, and materials.

Understanding of chemical, biological, and physical testing and analyses, including preparation of materials, equipment, and samples.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.

Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels and in various functions, with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve results quickly.

This position does not qualify for sponsorship.

Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming Canadian equivalency as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC), such as World Education Services (WES).

Frequently requires sitting and performing tasks involving manual dexterity, including…