Analytical Chemist - Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.

  • Full-time

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 just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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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

You possess a high degree of initiative and are a team player with excellent communication abilities. You have a strong understanding of API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) analytical method validation and development. You are comfortable in a modern, state of the art laboratory and are proficient with HPLC, GC, IC, KF and various wet chemistry techniques. Proficiency with LCMS and/or GCMS are definite assets. Your attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of cGMP, strong organizational skills with the ability to drive projects to completion, make you the ideal candidate to become a member of our team.

Description of Department:

In addition to analytical method validation, stability and forced degradation studies, the Analytical Services Department is responsible for providing analytical method development and analytical support for Synthetic Process Development.

Description of Major Job Responsibilities: Reporting to the Analytical Chemist Team Leader,

  • Work effectively within interdepartmental project teams including analytical, quality assurance, process development and manufacturing.
  • Develop and author analytical test methods (raw material, in process control, synthetic intermediate and API) for use in GMP manufacturing.
  • Perform analytical method validations and prepare data for review and reports.
  • Provide analytical support to both process development and stability.
  • Conduct scientific investigations in support of process development and manufacturing
  • Work in accordance with established GMP and safety requirements.

Instrumentation:

  • HPLC, LC/MS, GC, GC/Headspace, GC/MS, UV, IR, KF, TLC, Ion Chromatography

Qualifications

 

  • B.Sc. in a related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical analysis, development and validation.
  • Excellent skills technical writing and GMP documentation skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving, planning and organizational skilled coupled with a strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

Working Conditions: This position is based in a laboratory environment; significant time spent standing at a bench or sitting in front of a computer is required. Lifting requirements of up to 30lbs on a regular basis. Extra hours, weekends may be required. The ability to work rotating shifts is a requirement.

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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