Intern, Quality Control

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

Job purpose

The main responsibility for this position is to provide support to the Quality Control Development laboratory across multiple functions to ensure timely project execution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support sample management activities, including sample receipt and login, and contribute to the enhancement of an Excel‑based tracking system to ensure accurate capture of key attributes.
• Assist analytical staff with mobile phase preparation in accordance with approved laboratory procedures and safety guidelines.
• Upon successful completion of required training, Perform analysis on developmental sample with wet chemistry techniques with minimal supervision.
• Support analytical chemist in HPLC instrument cleaning and setup in accordance with established SOPs.
• Collaborate with analysts to assist with sample disposal and general laboratory housekeeping to maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Support the archiving, organization, and maintenance of GMP documentation in compliance with regulatory and internal quality requirements.
• Shadowing Analyst in the day-to-day activities in order to perform analysis using different instrumentation techniques.
• Perform additional laboratory or administrative tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

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

Undergraduate students pursuing a major in Chemistry, with minimum in 3rd year or candidates pursuing Masters in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. Knowledge of HPLC and wet chemistry techniques is considered an asset.

 GPA of 3.5 and above.

Working conditions

Work is performed in general office and laboratory environments, with exposure to and handling of various organic and inorganic solvents in accordance with established safety procedures.

Mixture of standing and walking, some light lifting and/or moving of instruments with the aid of a cart.

Physical requirements

Office based role (Location – Brampton)

Direct reports

NA