SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

• Execute and perform testing as per methods independently, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures, Deviations and Change Control programs and cGMP guidelines.
• Keep all records and notebooks in good order. Prepare reports and record data in timely manner.
• In case of a testing failure, immediately report to the Supervisor/Department Head before proceeding further with the test. Assist in the failure investigations.
• Assist to prepare method SOP, validation protocol and validation report, and perform validation experiments.
• Assist to trouble-shoot test methods/instruments.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and all results are entered into Electronic Laboratory Information System or client’s Certificate of Analysis before submission to the QA reviewer.

•  Minimum of BSc/MSc in a relevant field with 5+ years of relevant laboratory work experience required.
• Knowledge of techniques in a biotechnology discipline, e.g. ELISA, DNA isolation, restriction enzyme digestions, PCR, protein expression/purification, SDS-PAGE/western blot, cell culture, bacteria culture.
• Practical experience in ELISA methods, enzyme activity assays, qPCR
• Ability to perform routine bench and instrumental analysis including ability to understand assay methods.
• A willingness to learn new analytical tests, instrumentation and procedures.
• Experience in computer programs e.g. Excel and Word.
• Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) work loads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.
• Extended hours and shift work is required

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.  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