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Get ready for a career in Canada's thriving pharmaceutical industry – a fulfilling profession experiencing steady job expansion to meet the needs of our increasing and aging population. You'll play a vital role in improving access to enhanced, safer medications, consumer goods, medical cannabis, and health products by applying your expertise to develop optimal formulations, dosages, and production methods while maintaining quality standards across diverse products.
Upon graduation, you'll possess comprehensive skills in validating and standardizing formulations, techniques, and procedures, along with the capability to perform experiments using scientific approaches that involve data interpretation, accurate recording of findings, and presenting concise conclusions and suggestions. Emphasis is placed on mastering Good Documentation, Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices, as well as Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures to ensure you're fully equipped to join this strictly regulated field.
Diploma or degree in chemistry, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy or a related field completed within the last five years. A minimum of two courses must be in chemistry and one of these courses must have a lab component. Proof of English language proficiency required. For candidates with a diploma or advanced diploma, five years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field is recommended.