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

Eurofins Experchem Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical QA Specialist to join our team in Toronto, Canada. As a QA Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our laboratory testing processes, contributing to our commitment to excellence in the chemical and pharmaceutical testing industry.

Review and determine status of the quality Documents (including, but not limited to, validation studies, mapping studies, calibration reports);Upload, maintain and update quality documentation in D4 platform (or any other active platform used by laboratory at the time);Assist laboratory management in managing and completing Proficiency Testing program. Activities include but are not limited to: scheduling, ordering, data entry, investigations;Generate verification and validation/ Calibration documents (including but not limited to calibration reports, qualification and requalification documents);Generate protocols and reports for Qualification, temperature mapping;Log and review complaints; compile required ISO 17025 documents for the evaluation of complaints;Assist with self-inspections (method audits, horizontal audits);Assist with the ongoing tracking and maintenance of ISO 17025 documents;Review and approve daily, weekly, monthly a.o. production related quality documents (logs, forms, such as but not limited to: balance verifications, media quality documents, testing related forms etc.);Support the training of new staff;Prepare, perform and write qualification (OQ/PQ) protocols for instrumentation;Prepare, perform and write Calibration procedures;Ensure laboratory instruments are calibrated on time;Maintain equipment associated documentation and records (calibration, verification, qualification, maintenance a.o.);Assist laboratory staff in contacting contractors for outside PM and instrument repairs;Evaluate and summarize instrumentation qualification data in final reports;Temperature monitoring, deviation investigations and record keeping;Attend to the monitoring system alarms (non-conformance investigation, advising management team, assisting in corrective action implementation);Review training records and update training documentation (on paper or in LearnUpon);Initiate and conduct deviations and out-of-specification investigations (non-conformances);Initiate and conduct Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) investigations;Initiate and assist Change Control procedures;Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures;Circulate Standard Operating Procedures and follow up on training requirements;Ensure that all staff members are following the Standard Operating Procedures at all times;Assist with the maintenance of ISO 17025 accreditation;Attend staff meetings;Any other duties as delegated by management (currently assist in reporting results eLIMS-BPT).

QualificationsBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific fieldMinimum of 2-3 years of experience in quality assurance within a laboratory environmentStrong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and laboratory testing proceduresProficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and reportingExperience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)Familiarity with regulatory standards such as ISO, GMP, and GLPExcellent attention to detail and strong analytical skillsAbility to work efficiently and maintain organization in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with chemical or pharmaceutical testing preferredQuality Assurance certifications (e.g., ASQ) are a plusUnderstanding of chemical and pharmaceutical testing processesFamiliarity with regulatory requirements in the laboratory industry

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is in an office/lab hybrid environment where most of the time will be sitting at a desk working on a computer. Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE.Shift work and overtime may be required, as well as working periodic weekends and/or evenings.

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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