Posted 16 days ago
Biotech Scientist - Chromatography
@ SGS
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
SGS is hiring a Biotech Scientist for full-time work on chromatography and electrophoresis methods for biopharmaceutical products. The role covers method development, validation and transfer, plus supervising analysts. The posting states a salary of $37.00 to $40.00 per hour and some shift work.
Pay:
$37–$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Develop, validate and transfer analytical methods for biopharmaceutical products
- Troubleshoot and optimise methodologies for clients
- Oversee, train and mentor analysts and scientists
- Lead technical client discussions and manage small to mid-sized projects
Requirements summary:
- BSc, MSc or PhD
- 5+ years of experience with complex analytical duties
- Experience with mass spectrometry, chromatography and electrophoresis (HPLC, UPLC, CEX, iCE)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Research & science |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred), Doctorate (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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SGS
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Geneva |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 137 |
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
- The scientist position is responsible for method development, validation and transfer of methods used in testing of biopharmaceutical products or raw materials.
- Responsible for complex decision making and re-evaluation, optimisation and troubleshooting of methodologies as required by clients.
- Responsible for providing guidance to and overseeing analysts within the Analytical Operations regarding the performance of their activities related to department.
- Responsible for leading technical discussions with clients and managing small to mid sized projects to ensure completion in a timely manner to the satisfaction of both SGS and client management.
- Follow Training SOP for training and training records.
- Perform the development and validation of analytical testing procedures for drug substances and drug products
- Write protocols, drafts methods and technical reports.
- Oversee, train, mentor and guide Analysts/Scientists in their work
Qualifications
- Education: BSc or MSc/PhD
- Experience: 5+ years with demonstrated ability to complete more complex role/duties
- Experience with techniques/instruments such as Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography and Electrophoresis testing like HPLC, UPLC, CEX, iCE.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
Additional Information
Salary Range: $37.00 - $40.00/Hour
Some Benefit Highlights:
- 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- RRSP Program Eligibility
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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.
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