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Contract Scientist/Chemist II

Position Type: Full-Time,/Contractor

Closing Date: Until Suitable candidates are selected

Location: Airdrie, AB

Description: 

Advance degree in chemistry, microbiology, veterinary engineering or related field (Ph.D. or M.Sc. is an asset). The ideal candidate will have practical knowledge and experience in drug eluting medical device development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the chemistry development for the company’s novel lidocaine and insecticide elastrator technology and ultimately manufacturing and commercialization of this product. 

The ideal candidate should have practical working knowledge of USP 659, USP 788 and USP 35 <1092>, and possess a strong background in Good Manufacturing Practices. Understanding of manufacturing scale up and design for manufacture principles a key asset. Familiarity with specific systems: HPLC, GC-MS, Dissolution/Immersion Cell operation, maintenance and method development.

Strong project management skills required.

Relationships: 

Reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Works closely with the research team in the completion of the specific research program. 

TASKS:

· Design, plan and execute analytical chemistry experiments related to drug eluting medical devices.

· Design, plan and execute pilot manufacturing studies related to drug eluting medical devices.

· Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

· Take ownership of assigned tasks and work closely with external and internal team members to ensure that the appropriate resources are allocated to projects and that the tasks are completed on time and on budgets.

· Draw up research proposals in order to apply for grants and awards when required.

· Maintain accurate records of work carried out.

· Prepare reagents, samples, and solutions.

· Operate laboratory instruments on a routine basis.

· Timely and accurate entry of data and results.

· Writing original research papers and technical reports based on findings for submission to specialist subject publications.

· Other duties as required. 

Location of Work: 

Airdrie, Alberta.