Laboratory Chemist

About Us

HIGH NORTH LABORATORIES INC is Canada’s fastest growing analytical laboratory providing the Cannabis industry with quick and reliable product testing to bring transparency and confidence to all transactions. We are committed to continuous quality improvement and innovation in our processes, and believe that a strong, cohesive, and committed team is a key factor to our success.

Laboratory Chemists support our GMP, ISO 17025, GLP, and GPP analytical laboratory. Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), providing analysis and feedback, and supporting a team of lab technicians will be critical to this role.

Why Work for High North Laboratories?

We Value You: At High North, we believe that a positive employee experience is all about creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment where every employee feels welcome. Every one of our dedicated team members brings a unique perspective and we value and encourage the contributions they make.

Growth: This role will leverage all your skills and afford you the opportunity to learn new ones. We invest in training and development in a big way, so you can build your future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you.

The Perks: You will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical anddental insurance; long-term disability; vacation and sick leave; paid holidays; and more.

Attributes of a High North Laboratories Laboratory Chemist:

Great Communicator: You have excellent oral and written communication. You effectively communicate and coordinate effectively at every level.

Strong Project Manager: You are exceptionally skilled at juggling multiple tasks, allocating andoptimizing resources and managing timelines. You manage a task from start to finish and keep everyone appropriately informed.

Problem Solver: You like to solve a variety of problems – no task is too big or too small. You thinkahead, consider all the variables, and anticipate challenges. You easily adapt to diverse range of duties and to overcome challenges constructively. You possess the ability to synthesize information to identify problems and solutions.

Detail Oriented: You are meticulously attentive to details, get it right the first time, and accuratelykeep track of all the moving parts.

Autonomous: Open adherence to the standards, guidelines, and operating procedures relevant to one’s role and as stipulated by organizational policy

Integrity & Transparency: You are self-confident and assertive, approachable, and responsive. Youunderstand the mission, needs, and direction of the organization.

Adaptability & Agility: Ability to be receptive and accepting of new ideas, methods, and processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting the supervision, guidance, and training of lab technicians
• Performing day to day laboratory work in an accurate, timely, and consistent manner
• Sample preparation, and extraction using evidence based best practice
• Data collection, analysis, interpretation, and meticulous record keeping
• Operation, calibration, and basic/routine maintenance of mass spectrometers, HPLC, GC-FID
• Creating, improving, and ensuring adherence to laboratory SOP’s, methods, protocols, reports and forms
• Adherence to all Quality Assurance Control protocols and procedures, including applicable regulations of laboratory accreditations
• Develop methods as per industry standards and do routine work as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain a safe and orderly laboratory environment
• Basic laboratory maintenance and support of laboratory operations

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc in Analytical Chemistry.
• 2-3 years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Preferred experience in Health Canada Licensing and regulatory processes.
• The ability to motivate others, work well within a team, and lead the lab team to achieve objectives.
• Strong work ethic, showing initiative, and following through on commitments.
• Proficiency in excel, database user interfaces, and query software.
• Effective time and people management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of GMP and ISO 17025 requirements.
• 1-2 years experience in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation e.g., HPLC and wet chemistry technologies used in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, Chromatographic software, and LIMS.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check, education/employment verification

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vaughan, ON L4L 3R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have 2 years experience in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation e.g., HPLC and wet chemistry technologies used in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories?

Experience

• Mass Spectrometry: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person