Senior Analytical Chemist / R&D - Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Toronto, Inc. - Jobs in Toronto

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Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionUnder the direction of Department Head of R amp;D, Senior Scientist would be responsible for supporting the department analyzing Raw Material, Bulkamp; Finished products in a cGMP laboratory that meets departmental goal.Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Method Development, Method Validation, Method Transfer and Routine Analysis using different instrumentation techniques (e.g. HPLC, GC, LCMSMS etc.);
• Review data, Prepare protocol and report to ensure R amp;D projects meet the timeline;
• Troubleshoot technical issues/ difficulties with all tests related with R amp;D;
• Perform instrument calibration, qualification and preventative maintenance program as necessary;
• Perform investigations and troubleshoot non-confirmatory results or methods;
• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g. Quality Manual, SOPs, GMP/GLP/USP and Methods;
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by GMP government regulatory and company requirements relevant to assigned duties;
• Maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes;
• Guide, mentor and train junior staff members to achieve expected quality and TAT metrics;
• Cleaning of lab ware, reagents preparation and decontamination;
• Any tasks as required by supervisor or Management in all aspects of business to meet the monthly R amp;D targets.

QualificationsTechnical Skills:

• Good computer skills - proficiency with MS Office;
• Working knowledge of Laboratory Information management Systems (LIMS), ETQ, Empower, Chromeleon, Analyst Software etc.

Education:

• A B.Sc. degree preferably in Chemistry, or diploma in related field;
• A solid background and understanding of Chemistry is mandatory.

Additional InformationAt Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including healthamp; dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.caWe thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.NO AGENCIES, CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE