Scientific Specialist - Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc.

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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the BUMa/designee, the Scientific Specialist will be responsible for providing advanced technical support and analysis within the Food Chemistry team for method development, method transfer and routine analysis of raw material, bulk and finished products. This is a deadline-based, high-pressure work environment with on-going projects for a variety of clients. The Scientific Specialist will have experience in handling advanced 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.

The Scientific Specialist must:

• Perform method development, method validation, method transfer and routine analyses using various instrumentation
• Learn and apply knowledge with additional advanced instrumentation techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, GC, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, etc.) and software (ChemStation/OpenLab, Empower, Chromeleon, Analyst, Mass Hunter) as necessary.
• Contribute to all phases of assigned projects, including sample preparation techniques such as extraction and digestion. Set up and change instrument configurations for various LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS methods
• Review data, prepare protocols and reports to ensure testing projects meet the timeline.
• Train new Analysts to perform various techniques
• Perform sample preparation and analysis and execute a number of routine/non-routine methods and procedures including method development, validation, verification and sample testing.
• Perform instrument calibration, qualification and preventative maintenance program as necessary.
• Perform investigations and troubleshoot non-confirmatory results or methods
• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, ISO/GMP/GLP requirements.
• Ensure methods within assigned realm of responsibilities are implemented accurately (per source method or validated laboratory method/SOP).
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO17025, GMP (if applicable), government regulatory and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
• Maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
• Guide, mentor and train junior staff members to achieve expected quality and TAT metrics.
• Ensure turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
• Cleaning of lab ware and decontamination as needed.
• Media preparation and storage if needed.
• Any tasks as required by supervisor or Management in all aspects of business to meet the monthly R&D targets.

Qualifications

General Qualification:

• Work competently without direct supervision while applying technical laboratory skills.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Experience in developing new methods and method transfer validation.
• Must be able to handle all kinds of samples.
• Carry out sample preparation procedures and analyses.
• Take and follow directions accurately.
• Strong computer, organizational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in data/report generation, retrieval and interpretation of routine analysis.
• Experienced in the operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of specified instrumentation or equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Specific Desired Experience

• 6+ years working with applied chemistry techniques;
• At least 1-3 years of experience in LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS with hands-on experience in chromatographic separation and mass spectrometry techniques
• Experience working with organic matrices (preferably food);
• Experience working in a contract laboratory considered an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Good computer skills - proficiency with MS Office;
• Working knowledge of Laboratory Information management Systems (LIMS).

EDUCATION

• A B.Sc. degree preferably in Chemistry, or diploma in related field;
• A solid background and understanding of Chemistry is mandatory;

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).

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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