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Title:  Analyst, Calibration

Date:  May 6, 2025
Location:  Sun Pharma Canada Inc.
Company:  Sun Pharma Canada Inc.

Job purpose

 

The main responsibility of this position is to maintain GMP compliance of all instruments and equipment assigned to the Metrology group.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Calibration/verification of instruments and equipment (such as GC, HPLC/UPLC, balance, pipette, UV-VIS spectrophotometer, IR spectrophotometer, thermometer, ovens, viscometer, invitro diffusion system, Karl Fisher titrator, pH/conductivity meter and dissolution system)
  • Review and revise calibration/verification procedures to remain compliant
  • Work with internal customers to assist in the introduction of new equipment. This will include working with vendors as well as groups purchasing equipment.
  • Creating test methods for verification of new equipment
  • Interpretation of test results and creating a plan if additional testing is required
  • Coordinating with third party contractors for repair and calibration appointments
  • Complete all documentation following GMP guidelines and company SOPs
  • Complete training as required by training matrix
  • Document all steps performed in case of a non-conformance investigation
  • Complete requirements as related to Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s)
  • Initiate Change Controls providing steps required and including other stakeholders
  • Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.
  • Order supplies required by group

 

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

 

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

 

Qualifications

 

  • B. Sc. Chemistry or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of laboratory experience
  • Understanding of SDS for safe handling of chemicals used in testing
  • Ability to communicate with other team members on group tasks
  • Ability to diagnose equipment issue and decide if the issue can be resolved internally or requires external service. All steps will be documented and procedures must be followed.
  • Working knowledge of Empower software
  • Experience with Waters and Agilent HPLCs/UPLCs
  • Experience with Agilent GCs
  • Multitasking ability including changing priorities as required
  • Document report writing
  • GMP guidelines

 

Working conditions

 

  • Daily tasks are performed in a laboratory environment. While performing tasks there will be exposure to chemicals and their associated odours used in product manufacturing and testing
  • There is occasional exposure to higher than normal noise levels.
  • Overtime is required that may include coming in early, working late or weekends
  • Prior notification of overtime may not be possible and will be distributed to all group members 

 

Physical requirements

 

NA

 

Direct reports

 

NA

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