Scientist II (Bioassay), Analytical Development - Biologics - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.
- Full-time
- Compensation: CAD 85000 - CAD 85000 - yearly
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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 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
Step into a key scientific role where your expertise will directly influence the development, testing, and characterization of cutting‑edge biologic therapies. As an Analyst II, Analytical Development, you will act as a subject matter expert, leading complex analytical activities, supporting cross‑functional teams, and ensuring high‑quality data to advance programs from early development through commercialization. This role is ideal for a scientist who enjoys autonomy, technical challenge, and meaningful impact in a GMP environment.
The Scientist II, Analytical Development, will support technology transfer, method development, qualification, and validation of analytical methods for the characterization, R&D testing, and GMP testing of biologics. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning the analytical strategy and will collaborate with other team members to execute experimental work, generate data, and prepare technical reports for early-stage research, preclinical development, or late-stage CMC programs in support of various drug modalities.
At Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc., our mission is to harness the power of biotechnology and bioprocessing to create innovative complex medicines that will improve the lives of patients worldwide. With a dedicated team of experienced scientists, motivated technologists, and novel state-of-the-art process development (PD) facility, we are thrilled to be at the forefront of the biopharmaceutical CDMO industry in Canada. Join us on this exciting journey as we push the boundaries of scientific research and provide hope to our most vulnerable.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will leverage your scientific expertise to drive analytical excellence and support the development of innovative biopharmaceuticals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Applying strong analytical knowledge to support the testing and characterization of monoclonal antibodies, ADCs, fusion proteins, and native/recombinant proteins.
- Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in analytical development and testing, providing technical leadership across programs.
- Leading and executing analytical method transfers, method development, and validation for drug substances and drug products.
- Planning, implementing, troubleshooting, and reporting on laboratory projects with independence and minimal supervision.
- Presenting data clearly to internal teams and external clients, while contributing to experimental strategy and next‑step design.
- Developing, optimizing, and validating robust bioassays for quantifying and characterizing biologics.
- Managing internal collaborators and external partners to complete biophysical characterization activities.
- Ensuring all work adheres to GMP and GDP requirements with strong documentation practices.
- Writing, reviewing, and approving SOPs and work instructions related to analytical methods, laboratory operations, and equipment.
- Leading or participating in the resolution of quality events, providing well‑supported corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborating across functional groups to advance project timelines and provide analytical technical guidance.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting rapid resolution of analytical gaps and issues.
- Training and mentoring junior team members through knowledge transfer, hands‑on support, and setting clear expectations.
- Supporting lab operations through equipment upkeep, supply management, and coordinating material or sample shipments.
Why Work Here
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while growing your technical and leadership capabilities. You’ll enjoy:
- High‑impact work that directly influences biologics development, regulatory submissions, and project success.
- A collaborative, science‑driven culture where your expertise is valued and your ideas help shape analytical strategy.
- Opportunities to lead—from developing methods to mentoring team members and managing external partners.
- Continuous development, with exposure to diverse modalities, advanced testing technologies, and cross‑functional projects.
- A supportive environment that prioritizes quality, innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Hands‑on involvement in both routine and complex analytical challenges, keeping your work varied and engaging.
Qualifications
- Ph.D degree in Analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, Organic chemistry, Medicinal chemistry, Biochemistry, or biological science with at least 3 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree in Analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, Organic chemistry, Medicinal chemistry, Biochemistry, or biological science with at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Comprehensive understanding of analytical techniques to support the analysis and characterization of biologics.
- Demonstrated experience and technical expertise in developing and validating bioassays, including receptor-binding and cell-based assays, is essential.
- In-depth understanding of analytical development strategy to support regulatory filing.
- Proven ability to effectively and independently design and plan experiments, prioritize tasks and critically evaluate results under compressed timelines.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey strategies and results to a diverse audience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as a member of a cross-functional team.
- Excellent communication, GMP documentation, and organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
The starting annual base compensation for this position is $85,000 CAD. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Disclaimer: Salary information posted on sites other than the official careers page does not reflect the organization’s compensation and may represent estimated ranges provided by third-party job boards. The organization offers competitive wages and a comprehensive total rewards package, which will be discussed during the interview process.
At Eurofins CDMO Alphora, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support our recruitment process, including preliminary screening of applications and resumes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.
Additional Information
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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