Biotech Analyst - Level 1 (Cell Biology) - 12 Month Contract

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

Job Description

• This position is responsible for performing routine and complex analytical testing and analyses of biopharmaceutical finished products or raw materials. Follow Training SOP for training and training records.
• Execute and perform testing as per methods, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP guidelines.
• Work as a team with other Analysts and communicate effectively with peers and superiors.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every aspect and all results are entered into the electronic Laboratory Information System or the Client’s Certificate of Analysis before submission to the QA reviewer.
• Prioritize, schedule and plan daily work in order to maintain efficient workflow to assure completion of scheduled tasks and to meet established due dates.
• Report and Assist in the failure investigations as instructed.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order, perform calibrations and qualifications as required.
• Record findings in standardized format, keeping all records and analyst notebook in good order.
• With limited supervision, prepare study protocols, study reports, forms and SOP’s.
• Record data in timely manner.
• Is comfortable leading and/or participating in technical conversations with SGS clients. Inform the Department Manager and/or Group Leader/Scientific Leader, as far in advance as possible, if the assigned work order cannot be satisfactorily completed within established scheduled time and quality of work expectations. 
• Ability to execute method verifications, validations, transfers based on signed protocols with little supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Experience: over 1 year with demonstrated ability to complete more complex role/duties.
• Experience with he following techniques: Cell culture, ELISA, Flow cytometer, Microplate readers, qPCR & ddPCR
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Demonstrated understanding of protein biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, and/or biophysics.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $26.00 - $27.00/Hour

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.