Lab Scientists Jobs in Vaughan, ON (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies, 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In under 40 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 employees across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of over 950 laboratories in over 1,000 independent companies across 57 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.

The Eurofins network generated EUR 7.296 billion revenues in FY 2025, and has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies for almost three decades.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for providing basic technical support, preparation and analysis within the Biopharmaceutical Chemistry Testing Laboratory. This is a deadline-based, high-pressure work environment with on-going projects for a variety of clients.

The Laboratory Technician will have some experience (including academic) in handling wet chemistry or 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 Laboratory Technician must:

• Be a capable instrument or equipment operator;
• Be familiar with a number of routine and some non-routine wet chemistry methods and procedures;
• Be proficient at data retrieval and interpretation of routine analysis or tests;
• Have basic troubleshooting skills, both with instruments and methods;
• Be able to write lab reports;
• Be able to work under GMP and GLP guidelines, and be familiar with USP and pharmaceutical testing.
• Be able to perform sample management and disposal activities.
• Be able to perform other duties as assigned by Lab Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample preparation;
• Mobile phases preparation;
• Documentation: Ensuring accurate reporting in lab books.

Qualifications

Education

• A B.Sc. degree preferably in Chemistry, or diploma in related field;
• A solid background and understanding of Chemistry is mandatory;
• Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Experience

• 1-3 years working with wet chemistry techniques;
• Experience working with pharmaceuticals;
• Experience working in a contract laboratory considered an asset.

Other Required Skills

• Excellent organizational skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• A good command of English is necessary;
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently, while supporting a collaborative, team-based department;
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines;
• Must be proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity;
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance record;
• Display a high level of professionalism;
• Willingness to learn with the ability to retain information quickly and apply knowledge to various scenarios.

Working Conditions: This position will be 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.

Additional Information

Please note that relocation to Mississauga, ON is expected in 2026.

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 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

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This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

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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