Calibration Analyst

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical company with a vision of reaching people and touching lives globally as a leading provider of valued medicines. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community through the innovation, development, manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality healthcare products.

Established in 1950, Taro’s world class production facility is located in Brampton, Ontario, with a current team of over 600 Canadian employees. Our company’s focus on the dermatology sector has made us a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized topical products with a diverse portfolio of creams, ointments, liquids, and gels.

With support from our parent company, Sun Pharma, one of the world’s largest specialty generic pharmaceutical companies, we are committed to providing a healthy, safe and rewarding environment for all of our employees.

Our reward packages have been designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and their families. For additional information visit: www.taro.com.

What we offer:   

A safe and clean; GMP regulated work environment

Opportunities for career growth and development

A competitive wage/salary

Employee training and organizational development programs, internal mobility programs, and employee recognition programs

Our Brampton location is presently looking for Calibration Analyst. 

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
• 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 an NCI
• 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

Qualifications

• B. Sc. Chemistry or equivalent
• 3-5 years of laboratory experience
• Understanding of MSDS 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
• 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 

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.

Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We ensure that our recruitment practices are supportive of this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining of a satisfactory background check which may include educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.

AGENCY NOTICE: Please note that Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.  does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with an agency / recruiter, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. will not consider any referrals or agree to payment of referral or recruitment fees. In the event a recruiter or an agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.