Laboratory Analyst - Leduc, Canada - McRina Laboratories Inc.

McRina Laboratories Inc.

Verified Company

Leduc, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute and perform testing as per methods, following the company's Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP/ISO 17025 guidelines;
Prepare standards and reagents and ensure adequate supplies are available by monitoring quantities
Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis;
Operate and maintain all necessary instruments and equipment to complete tasks;
Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements;
Identify and document all known sample deviations, nonconformances, and/or process deviations and report to the Supervisor;
Provide input to corrective action procedures and report problems and Corrective Actions to the Supervisor;
Provide Supervisor/Manager with updates on workstation status including advance notification of any delays;
Evaluate and initiate problem solving in all areas of the laboratory;
Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures and general work instructions;
Participate in the development / validation of new procedures and instruments, as required;
Monitor the laboratory to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in a continuous and ongoing fashion
Support and comply with all company policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program;
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits;
Provide training and guidance to junior staff;
Maintain training records and relevant qualifications;
Keeps work area clean, neat and organized;
All other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Degree or diploma (or equivalent) in Chemistry related field and 3 years experience in a related analytical field;
Proficiency in operating and maintaining analytical instruments, including HPLC-UV, LC-MS, LC-MSMS, GC-FID, GC-MS, GC-MSMS, and ICP-MS;
Experience with multiple software platforms like OpenLab, and Mass Hunter;
Good English communication skills required (auditory, verbal, written, and reading);
High attention to detail and strong problem solving skills;
Ability to handle pressure from high sample volumes and competing turnaround times;
Work independently and as part of a team;
Strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required.

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