Careers

Synthetic Chemist

We are currently looking for a dynamic and independent Synthetic Chemist. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership and teamwork. As a MSc or PhD you must have at least 5+ years hands-on laboratory experience in synthetic chemistry within an industrial environment. The candidate must possess excellent synthetic organic chemistry skills. Must have a proven track record of successfully managing teams of scientists on challenging projects with tight deadlines and demonstrate excellent supervisory capabilities. Candidates with experience in synthesizing libraries of small molecules will be given preference. Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and must be proficient at generating written technical reports

Analytical Chemist

As an Analytical Chemist with a M.Sc. in chemistry and 7+ years experience using HPLC and GC in the pharmaceutical industry, you are logical and have excellent oral and written communication skills. You have great accuracy and precision in all testing that you conduct and interpretation of analytical data and technical report writing are your forté. You will be required to conduct testing using a wide variety of equipment including HPLCs with UV, DAD, ELSD and electrochemical detectors, GCs (including capillary column and headspace) with FID and TCD detectors, Karl-Fischer, UV-vis, FTIR, oxygen headspace, Osmometer, automatic titrators, oxygen analyzers, pH meters, and also carry out wet chemistry analysis. Your participation in development and validation programs will be required.

API Chemist

We are seeking a skilled Chemist with 2-3+ years pharmaceutical experience in manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. You have a BSc in chemistry, College Diploma or equivalent with Bench-scale laboratory skills and experience in synthetic organic chemistry. You are familiar cGMP guidelines. You will be involved in the set up, operation and cleaning of our production equipment and suites. You will manufacture chemical products according to the highest standards of quality and safety. You must be willing to work under a 7/24 schedule when required.

Sterile Fill Operator

Qualified candidates will have a B.Sc. in a relevant science, College technical diploma with 1 to 3 years of related work experience, or a High School Diploma with 3-5 years relevant manufacturing experience. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions. This position may require shift work. You must possess the following qualifications: • Work closely with a team of sterile operators • Control and maintain inventory of sterile material, and equipment (Switch to Inventory Control Pending) • As part of a team assist in training, validations and compliance • Participate in sterile process operations (filtrations/formulations/fills) • Apply knowledge of regulations and guidelines; TPP, ICH, ISO, FDA, EU etc. to ensure compliance • Troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities • Perform all GMP activities in compliance with GMP guidelines & Dalton SOP’s

Purchaser Associate

As the ideal candidate, you have a minimum of 3 yrs purchasing experience with Chemistry and Procurement background and knowledge of inventory controls principles. An understanding of the pharmaceutical environment is an asset. You are able to work with all levels of staff and management to ensure company goals are met, and are committed to providing top quality service. You are well organized, self-motivated and have the ability to interact effectively with other organizations.

Laboratory Helper

We are looking for a responsible individual with excellent communication skills, an excellent command of the English language. The primary scope is to be able to multi-task and to get the work done as properly and efficiently as possible. This position provides support to laboratories performing tasks such as: • Must be punctual and be able to work as part of a team. • Must ensure clean glassware is stored properly and available for the laboratory personnel. Ensure all defective pieces of glassware are removed from circulation and sent for repair of disposal. • Pick up and store all chemical waste that is produced by the laboratories • Clean large and small columns • Provide the lab personnel with clean NMR tubes and cut TLC plates to enable them to work more. • Wash all laboratory glassware, load and unload dishwasher • Solvent disposal and replacement of full waste cans with empty waste drums available for use in lab • Work in a co-operative manner with all other staff • Work in a safe and courteous manner • Must be in good physical condition to maintain the extent of walking and lifting that’s required. • Must be able to lift 50lbs • Must be able to multi-task and be organized. • Good Oral and written English • Good eyesight • Good dexterity with hands • Basic computer skills • Ability to work independently • Not claustrophobic

Calibration/Validation Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Validation/Calibration Specialist with a B.Sc. or Engineering Degree. You must have a Minimum 3-5 years experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Experience in industry is required with a wide array of equipment (Kaye Validator, UV, IR, pH meter, HLPC, GC, Karl Fischer, AutoTitrator, Balances, etc.). Dealing with qualification of equipment is required. Experience in Sterile Process Validations is an asset. You must be willing to work under a 7/24 schedule to accommodate production, when required. Main responsibilities are as follows: • To generate and/or execute or review Validation Protocols and associated reports for the validation of manufacturing processes, aseptic processes, cleaning, Qualification of large and small equipment and systems, validation of facilities and utilities etc. • To write and train SOPs based on Equipment Qualification protocols • To be the primary person taking care of the company-wide calibration program, including calibration and monitoring of equipment • To work under existing Quality Systems • To be responsive and timely • To meet deadlines for validations The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

Senior Medicinal Chemists

As a key member of our medicinal chemistry endeavors, you will be responsible for the design and synthesis of novel compounds for evaluation as potential drugs. The ideal candidates have a keen desire to independently derive SAR hypotheses, conduct multi-step synthetic sequences and have superior analytical skills. He or She must possess extensive understanding and accomplishments in practicing medicinal chemistry. The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 5-15 years experience working in an industrial environment. He or She must be an excellent team player as well as have the ability to work independently and possess excellent communication skills.

Associate Medicinal Chemists

As a key member of our medicinal chemistry endeavors, you will develop chemistry for the design, synthesis, isolation and purification of novel organic compounds for evaluation as potential drugs. The ideal candidate has a keen desire to conduct multi-step synthetic sequences and have superior skills in the interpretation and use of HPLC, IR, NMR and Mass Spectroscopy as required. He or She must possess a good understanding of and has the ability to apply modern synthetic methodology, knowledge of purification techniques and organic reaction mechanisms. The successful candidate will possess an M.Sc. in synthetic organic chemistry with 3-5 years experience working in an industrial environment. He or She must be an excellent team player as well as have the ability to work independently and possess excellent communication skills.

GMP Manufacturing Specialist

We are a leading Contract Research Organization is currently looking to appoint a GMP Manufacturing Specialist to be responsible for planning and supervising development GMP manufacturing operations in compliance with regulatory and company requirements of Health & Safety and GMP. Duties of the role includes the planning of equipment, materials and manpower, preparation and review of necessary GMP documentation, management and leadership of subordinates & interaction with relevant departments to ensure the smooth running of manufacturing projects for clinical trials in order to meet client driven timelines and requirements. Responsible for the production operations associated with the manufacture of all GMP products. Develops weekly/monthly goals and schedules for supervisors and manages activities through shift or department Team Leaders. The job holder will also be responsible for trouble shooting and optimizing the scale up of batch production and dealing with any technical issues that arise from there Applicants for these posts would ideally possess a relevant chemistry based science degree, or a Degree in Microbiology, and have relevant experience of Research and Development, and scale up, gained within a GMP regulated manufacturing facility. Ideally, this experience will have been gained within the pharmaceutical or biotech industries. All applicants MUST possess a minimum of at least 4 years relevant experience, ideally with at least 2 years as a Supervisor or mentor of other staff. A key aspect of this role is the ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing- with a range of internal and external clients and the ability to trouble shoot problems, hence it is essential that applicants, possess excellent communication skills, can multi task effectively, are self motivated, organized and proactive in their approach to work. . Thorough knowledge and understanding of cGMPs and familiarity with FDA guidelines is required.