GC/GCMSMS Analyst II (Pharmaceutical Testing)

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada; relocation to Mississauga, ON is expected in 2026

Salary: CAD 55,000–60,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global is an international network of life sciences companies providing analytical testing and contract research services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other industries.

What you will do

• Perform sample preparation, mobile-phase preparation, and routine analysis of APIs, raw materials, and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Develop, validate, transfer, and troubleshoot analytical methods using GC-MS/MS, GC-FID, HPLC/UPLC, and other laboratory instruments.
• Operate, calibrate, qualify, and maintain GC, GC-MS/MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, UV, IR, FTIR, and KF instrumentation.
• Process, review, and report analytical results while maintaining data integrity, traceability, laboratory records, and LIMS updates.
• Recognize out-of-specification and out-of-trend results and assist with laboratory investigations and risk assessments.
• Coordinate method transfers, write SOPs, support laboratory operations, and train or mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or a related diploma, with a solid chemistry background.
• 2–7 years of experience working with analytical instrumentation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with GC-MS/MS and GC instruments using headspace FID and TCD detectors.
• Experience executing methods from USP or EP pharmacopeias and working with pharmaceutical products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and pharmaceutical data acquisition or laboratory systems such as Chromeleon, MassHunter, e-LIMS, and eQMS.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment, including standing for more than 50% of the time, handling hazardous materials with PPE, and working shifts, overtime, periodic weekends, or evenings.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a contract laboratory.
• Experience with additional instrumentation such as ICP-MS and related advanced analytical techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Deadline-based, high-pressure laboratory environment supporting projects for a variety of clients.
• Health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, and an RRSP with a 3% company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Work performed under established safety procedures, GMP/GLP requirements, and standard operating procedures.