Product Development Associate

Groupe PARIMA is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), established in 1994. For over 25 years, we have developed an expertise in the development and manufacturing of non-sterile liquids, suspensions and semi-solid drug products.

Product Development Associate

The product development associate provides hands-on support to product development activities associated with product development projects and commercial products.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute lab-scale batches.
• Provide support to formulator with documentation, preparation and execution of lab-scale batches.
• Perform swabbing for the equipment cleaning assessment and cleaning validation.
• Write protocols and reports for the cleaning assessment and cleaning validation activities.
• Coordinate the analytical works with chemistry and microbiological laboratories.
• Provide on-the-floor oversight of the manufacturing and packaging processes, as necessary.
• Participate in the drafting of forms, procedures, manufacturing and packaging batch records, protocols and reports necessary for the proper functioning of the PDS department.
• Coordinate and support the inventory of PDS laboratory.
• Provide support to other product development production activities.

Skills and experience required:

• DEC or Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry, or related technical/scientific field), from a Canadian University, or an equivalent scientific diploma recognized by a Canadian University or an accredited Canadian organism.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Some practical experience in semi-solid dosage forms and/or process development and/or cleaning assessment.
• Experience in formulation (Asset).
• Dynamic and multitasking ability.
• Good working knowledge of GMP, GLP, Safety and FDA guidelines.
• Very organized and detail oriented, with a strong focus on accurateness.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both in English and French; written and spoken).
• Strong problem solving and technical writing skills.
• Proficient in Process Safety concepts and methodology.
• Able to lead and assist in training others.
• Able to be flexible and adapt to process schedules.

What we offer:

• Recognition program & social activities.
• Personal days.
• Employee assistance program & online medical service.
• Accessible by public transit or free parking.