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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.

Reporting directly to the Department Head, Medical Cannabis, Analyst II will be responsible for providing basic technical support and analysis within the Medical Cannabis Chemistry Testing Laboratory. This is a deadline-based, high-pressure work environment with ongoing projects for a variety of clients.

Analyst II will have some experience in handling instrumentation analyses and will be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be energetic, exceedingly well-organized, flexible, and must have the ability to interact with customers and staff in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.

Analyst II must:

• Be a capable instrument or equipment operator;

• Be experienced in a number of wide variety routine and non-routine wet chemistry methods and procedures;

• Be proficient at data retrieval and interpretation of routine analysis or tests;

• Have basic troubleshooting skills, both with instruments and methods;

• Be able to write lab reports;

• Be familiar with and capable of executing general laboratory duties according to SOPs;

• Be able to work under GMP and GLP guidelines, and be familiar with USP and pharmaceutical testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review technical data, documents, and proposals as required;

• Troubleshoot technical issues/ difficulties with methods;

• Provide technical support and assist R&D team with writing reports and reports and executing method transfer, verifications, and validations

• Assist with revising SOPs, forms and laboratory documentation;

• Provide ongoing SOP and technical training and develop staff to enable them to perform technical tasks;

• Assist customer service team with technical support opportunities;

• Conduct a variety of tests including but not limited to sample preparation, mobile phase preparation, and instrumentation;

• Work with clients directly or indirectly to maintain superior relationships;

• Assist with administrative tasks as assigned by the manager or designate;

• Perform system qualification and calibration.

Education

• A B.Sc. degree preferably in Chemistry, or diploma in a related field;

• A solid background and understanding of Chemistry is mandatory;

• Computer proficiency - Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Experience

• 3-5 years working with instrument including HPLC, GC, ICP;

• Experience working with marijuana or NHPs;

• Experience working in a contract laboratory is considered an asset.

Other Required Skills

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

• A good command of English is necessary;

• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;

• Ability to work independently, while supporting a collaborative, team-based department;

• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure;

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines;

• Must be proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity;

• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance record;

• Display a high level of professionalism;

• Willingness to learn with the ability to retain information quickly and apply knowledge to various scenarios.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is working in a laboratory environment where standing is required for greater than 50% of the time to work at the bench for analyses. Light lifting requirements of no more than 20 lbs. Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE. Some lifting and carrying (up to 10 kg). Extra hours, weekends and evenings will be required. 

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of the GTA are encouraged to apply.

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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