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.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Scientist II (Separation Science) to join our Analytical Development team. In this role, you will support the development, optimization, and validation of analytical methods used to characterize biologics across R&D, preclinical, and GMP environments. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Analytical Development, you will play a key role in shaping analytical strategy, collaborating across functions, and delivering high‑quality data that enables the successful advancement of diverse biologic programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a scientist who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys technical problem‑solving, and wants to contribute meaningfully to innovative therapeutic development.

 The Scientist II, Analytical Development, is accountable for supporting 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

As a Scientist II, you will apply your expertise in separation science and biologics characterization to provide technical leadership and drive analytical excellence:

• Apply strong analytical understanding to support the testing and characterization of biopharmaceuticals, including monoclonal antibodies, ADCs, fusion proteins, and recombinant proteins.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in analytical development and testing, offering strategic and technical guidance.
• Lead and perform analytical method transfer, method development, and method validation for both drug substances and drug products.
• Independently plan, execute, troubleshoot, and report laboratory work with minimal supervision.
• Clearly communicate results to internal teams and external clients, and actively support the design of subsequent studies.
• Develop, optimize, and validate robust analytical separation methods to quantify and characterize biologics.
• Manage internal collaborations and external partners responsible for biophysical characterization activities.
• Ensure all analytical activities adhere to GMP and GDP standards with strong documentation practices.
• Write, review, and approve SOPs and work instructions related to analytical procedures and laboratory operations.
• Lead or participate in quality event investigations (planned and unplanned), recommending effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to advance projects and provide analytical expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to timely resolution of analytical issues or gaps.
• Train, mentor, and support junior team members through knowledge transfer, hands‑on training, and clear guidance.
• Support daily laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, supply ordering, and coordinating shipments of materials or samples.

Why Work Here

Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, science‑driven environment where your expertise truly makes an impact. Here’s what you can expect:

• High‑impact work: Your analyses directly influence decision‑making across early research, development, and CMC stages.
• Meaningful scientific contribution: You’ll work on diverse biologic modalities and cutting‑edge technologies.
• Growth and development: Exposure to a wide range of analytical techniques, mentorship opportunities, and cross‑functional project involvement.
• Supportive team culture: Work alongside skilled scientists who value collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Autonomy and ownership: You will have the freedom to lead methods, drive investigations, and shape analytical strategy.
• Commitment to quality: A strong GMP environment where scientific excellence and compliance go hand in hand.

• 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 the development and validation of separation methods (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS, CE, etc) including proficiency in Empower 3 software are required.
• 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.

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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