Research Chemist (Drug Product)

About the role

Eurofins CDMO Alphora develops and manufactures new therapeutics, providing contract research and development services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including bulk drug substances and finished dosage forms. As a Research Chemist in the Drug Product team, you will support the development of liquid and solid oral dosage forms, reporting to the Head of Pre-Formulations. The role covers laboratory operations and analytical activities in a dynamic GMP environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support analytical method development, validation, transfer and testing
• Assist with stability studies in line with regulatory guidelines (ICH)
• Contribute to GMP documentation such as SOPs, specifications and reports
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, GLP and internal procedures
• Partner with Drug Product Operations to deliver client projects efficiently
• Support equipment setup, onboarding and routine lab operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare technical documentation and deliver projects on time

Required profile

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of method transfer and validation experience
• Detail-oriented, with a passion for quality, compliance (cGMP/GLP) and pharmaceutical innovation

Required skills

• Expertise in GMP, GLP and other Health Canada guidelines
• Analytical method development, validation and transfer

What we offer

• Starting annual base compensation of $60,000 CAD, with total compensation depending on experience, knowledge and skills
• Health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance
• RRSP with a 3% company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off

The posting is for a talent pool to support future hiring needs and does not correspond to an existing vacancy. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.