Posted 12 days ago
Lab Assistant, QC (Contract Role)
@ Apotex
Ontario
Overview
Apotex, a Canadian global health company, is hiring a contract Lab Assistant for QC on an afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The role keeps laboratory glassware and wash areas clean, runs laboratory waste disposal, and maintains lab supplies and gas cylinders. The hiring range is $37,589 to $62,648 CAD per year.
Pay:
$37,589–$62,648 a year
Responsibilities:
- Clean and stock laboratory glassware and washing areas
- Collect and dispose of laboratory waste per protocol
- Maintain lab consumables, cleaning supplies and gas cylinders
- Perform LIMS entries and chemical label preparation
- Identify and address health and safety hazards
Requirements summary:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency in written and verbal English
- Knowledge of Excel, Word and lab software (asset)
- Laboratory experience (asset)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Apotex
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Canadian-Based Global Health Company
Full company description
At Apotex, we are a global team empowering everyone to achieve better health. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for people around the world, with a portfolio comprising more than 550 generic, biosimilar, and innovative medicines, along with more than 225 natural health products. Headquartered in Toronto, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice in the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions. Learn more about us at www.apotex.com. To report an Adverse Reaction/Experience to Apotex, or an Apotex affiliated company, please contact: [email protected].
- LinkedIn followers
- 295,723
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- 6,481
- Reported office locations
- 150 Signet Drive, Toronto, Ontario M9L1T9, CA
- 50 Steinway Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 6Y3, CA
- 380 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 5H2, CA
- 34 Spalding Drive, Brantford, Ontario N3T 6B8, CA
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- 5th Floor, Block 'A', Building Godrej IT Park – 02 GBD, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400079, IN
- Business categories
- Emergency Medicine
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical
- Other recorded names
- Apotex
- Apotex Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 8,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Apotex, we are a global team empowering everyone to achieve better health. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for people around the world, with a portfolio comprising more than 550 generic, biosimilar, and innovative medicines, along with more than 225 natural health products. Headquartered in Toronto, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 59 |
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About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
For more information visit: www.apotex.com.
Job Summary
Responsible for maintaining a constant inventory of clean laboratory glassware and a clean washing area. Responsible for executing the laboratory waste disposal program.
Responsible and accountable for compliance with all aspects of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as Apotex’s Health and Safety policies, Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Safety Charter.
This role is for Afternoon shift - Monday to Friday, 3.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Job Responsibilities
- Identify and address all potential Health and Safety hazards in a timely manner. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Perform automatic and manual cleaning of laboratory glassware according to approved procedure.
- Monitor and maintain adequate supply of lab consumable items in stock rooms at all times.
- Maintain a constant inventory of basic lab and cleaning supplies and glassware for general lab use.
- Perform clerical support and other related duties as required.
- Perform cleaning of dissolution baths as assigned. Assist with maintenance of dissolution apparatus by topping up water level and replacing worn tubing.
- Responsible for collecting laboratory waste, including liquid waste, lab pack waste, syringes and vial waste, and disposing waste according to established protocol. Repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs is involved.
- Perform LIMS entries for laboratory chemicals including preparation of labels and disposal of empty bottles.
- Maintain an orderly work area, including cleaning of sinks and countertops throughout the laboratory on a regular basis.
- Maintenance of gas cylinders for Laboratory, changing empty cylinders in a timely manner.
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Written and Verbal English communication.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, other Microsoft office programs, and laboratory software programs, and laboratory software packages would be an asset.
- Experience in a Lab environment would be an asset.
At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming andaccessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
The hiring range for this position is $37,589 - $62,648 CAD per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.
The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.
Apotex will use artificial intelligence to screen, select and/or assess your application for this job.
This job posting is for a role that is currently available and vacant at Apotex.
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