Analytical Chemistry Supervisor
Job Title: Analytical Chemistry Supervisor
Vivariant Laboratories is a commercial testing lab focused on serving clients in the Canadian cannabis sector, operating within an ISO/IEC 17025 environment.
Job Overview:
The Analytical Chemistry Supervisor is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the chemistry laboratory, ensuring reliable analytical testing, maintaining instrument performance, and guiding a team of chemists. This role is hands-on and requires strong technical expertise in chromatographic techniques, including HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, GC-MS/MS, Spectrometer, wet chemistry, pipetting techniques. The Supervisor will support method development and validation activities, troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical issues, and ensure testing is conducted in compliance with applicable compendial and regulatory requirements. The position works closely with the Quality team to maintain efficient, compliant, and high-quality laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lab Operations:
- Support daily operations of the chemistry laboratory, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of testing
- Perform and oversee testing of client samples using HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, and GC-MS/MS
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and samples in line with health and safety
- Assist in maintaining laboratory readiness and organization
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, GC-MS/MS)
- Identify and resolve day-to-day instrument and method-related issues
- Support calibration, maintenance, and performance checks of laboratory equipment
- Coordinate with vendors when advanced technical support is required
- Support development, optimization, and validation of analytical methods per USP, EP, or compendia
- Execute validation protocols and document results clearly and accurately
- Assist in ongoing method performance monitoring and QC trending
- Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to chemists and technicians
- Train staff on analytical methods, instrumentation, and SOPs
- Review work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedures
- Assist in onboarding and mentoring new team members
- Review and verify analytical data, test results, and reports prior to approval
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, data integrity principles, and ISO 17025 requirements
- Support investigations (OOS, deviations) as needed
- Assist in maintaining and updating SOPs and laboratory documentation
- Ensure accurate data entry, review, and tracking within LIMS
- Maintain proper documentation of all testing activities
- Support audit readiness and regulatory inspections
- Identify opportunities to improve lab efficiency and reduce turnaround times
- Support implementation of process improvements and best practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field
- 3-5+ years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-FID, and GC-MS/MS
- Experience in method development, validation, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with ISO 17025, GMP, or similar regulated environments
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff is an asset
Interested candidates can send their resumes to careers@vivariant.com