Quality Control Analytical Chemist I - Eurofins CDMO Alphora

Company Description

Eurofins 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 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - API’s ) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects.

Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.

Job Description

Eurofins CDMO Alphora is looking for a dynamic Quality Control Analytical Chemist to join our Team! The ideal candidate will :

• possess a high degree of initiative
• is a team player with excellent communication abilities
• is comfortable in a modern, state of the art laboratory
• has practical experience with HPLC, GC, KF and various wet chemistry techniques
• has a strong attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of cGMP
• has strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Our Quality Control department plays a key role in ensuring Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.’s compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure the production of safe and efficacious pharmaceutical APIs on behalf of our clients and their patients.

The Quality Department is responsible for providing analytical support for the API manufacturing plant including support of raw material and finished product release, in process control testing, cleaning verification and other investigations.

You will be working collaboratively with a small, dedicated team of QC chemists. Teamwork, communication and individual responsibility are key requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to obtain experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting and to work on projects related to all phases of the pharmaceutical product life cycle.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Testing of raw materials, in process controls, intermediates and finished products in support of our cGMP manufacturing operations.
• Interpret and report all test results, tabulate data and generate reports as required.
• Responsible to identify OOS results and assist in their investigation.
• Assist in maintaining the lab in a state of compliance by performing calibration checks and performance verifications of laboratory equipment.
• Work in accordance with established cGMP and safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Instrumentation :

• HPLC, GC, GC / Headspace, IR, KF and wet chemistry techniques are core to the role, practical experience with these techniques is a requirement.
• Experience with GCMS, LCMS, Ion Chromatography or other techniques is an asset.
• Diploma or degree in a related field (Chemistry is preferred), and relevant work experience in analytical laboratory or in a pharmaceutical or other regulated environment is an asset,
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skilled coupled with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Additional Information

• This position is based in a laboratory environment; significant time spent standing at a bench or sitting in front of a computer is required.
• Lab supports a 24 / 5 operating plant. The ability to work rotating shifts is a requirement.
• Extra hours, weekends may be required. Shift and OT premiums are provided.
• Travel between buildings on campus may be necessary. Valid drivers licence and access to vehicle is preferred.

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & 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.ca

We 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.

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