Chemist, Packaging Development
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Job Summary
About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide with a broad portfolio of generic biosimilar innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto with regional offices globally including in the United States Mexico and India we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
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Job Summary
The Packaging Development Chemist is responsible for lab activities for the development of primary secondary and associated packaging components for a large variety of liquid dosage forms including Oral liquids Nasal spray Ophthalmic etc. The Packaging Development Chemist also provides technical support for issues investigations related with packaging components for SCMP and NPD product.
Job Responsibilities
- Create and maintain test methods and SOPs relating to primary packaging testing
- Design and execute package related testing in lab and conduct proper documentation
- Coordinate the testing in 3rd party labs
- Perform investigational studies / testing on all new products under development and existing commercial products.
- Development of process parameters and physical specifications for new primary packaging components
- Coordinate with Packaging vendors for technical communications
- Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration Courage Perseverance and Passion.
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program Global Quality policies and procedures Safety and Environment policies and HR policies.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education
- University degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences Polymer Science/Material Science/Chemical Engingeering or related science
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of common packaging materials like plastics paper and glass
- Experience using computers preferably in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Excellent organization and report writing skills
- Ability to work independently without supervision
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Experience
- Over 3 years of working experience on Packaging or disposable devices in a pharmaceutical research and development environment.
- Knowledge of GMP GLP environment & requirements in a pharmaceutical company.
- Experience on working on labs and understanding of relevant guidelnes/practices will be preferred
At Apotex we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment where all everyone feels valued respected and supported to succeed.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing please advise us if you require an accommodation.
Key Skills
- Account Development
- Basic
- Lab Testing
- Jboss
- Chemistry
About Company
Apotex is the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company providing patients around the globe with quality, affordable medicines. We are an innovative global research and technology leader in generic pharmaceuticals that serves customers and partners in the U.S. market, as well as 1 ... View more
