Analytical Instrumentation Specialist
Solid State Pharma • Halifax, NS Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
Job Responsibility
- Instrument Maintenance & Performance Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of instruments, including: XRPD, DSC, TGA, HPLC/UPLC/MS, GC (incl. headspace), KF, BET surface area analyzers, DVS systems, EasyMax / process reactors, FBRM / in situ monitoring tools, and many more listed on SSPI website Troubleshoot instrument issues and minimize downtime Maintain instrument uptime KPIs
- Calibration & Qualification Execute and document: IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, routine calibrations and performance verification, ensure instruments meet GMP / regulatory requirements where applicable, maintain calibration schedules and traceability (including external vendors)
- Vendor & Service Management Act as primary liaison with instrument vendors: service calls, repairs and troubleshooting, software upgrades and firmware updates, manage service contracts and evaluate vendor performance, coordinate external calibration providers
- Documentation & Compliance Maintain: instrument logs, maintenance records, calibration certificates, support QMS requirements, audits, and inspections, assist in developing and updating SOPs for instrument use and maintenance
- Analytical Support (Secondary Role) Assist scientists with: basic analytical runs when required, train staff on proper instrument operation and best practices
- Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to: improve instrument utilization (e.g., underused tools like photostability chamber, water activity systems), reduce downtime and maintenance costs, support implementation of predictive maintenance strategies, evaluate new instrumentation and upgrades
- Other tasks as assigned
Education & Experience
B.Sc./MSc. in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering; or advanced technical diploma in instrumentation technology, chemical laboratory technology.
Experience (Must Have)
More than 3 years of hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation in pharmaceutical, CRO, chemical or analytical industry.
Experience (Preferred)
Familiarity with GMP / GLP environments, instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), experience interacting directly with vendors/service engineers
Skills
- Strong troubleshooting mindset (mechanical + software + analytical)
- Ability to bridge engineering and science
- Excellent organization and documentation discipline
- Vendor negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize across multiple instruments and teams
Closing Date
Open until filled.