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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.

This position is responsible for all sample management from the point of entry to distribution including eLIMS templated creation, as well as stability studies and training support. This is a fast-paced and high-volume job, suitable for someone with a high amount of drive, motivation and energy and the ability to organize themselves and other people.

Responsibilities:

• Log all incoming samples.
• Assist with the creation of product templates and stability study templates in eLIMS
• Liaise regularly with customers and internal laboratory staff to ensure sample logging information is accurate.
• Check client provided specifications and tests associated with the sample being logged.
• Request the client to send the Sample submission form (SSF) and/or PO, if it is not available.
• Log sample information and sample inventory accurately into stability database.
• Ensure GMP compliance.
• Verify that all incoming samples comply with in-house methodology and SOPs.
• Deliver logged samples to the corresponding department timely.
• Audit booked samples in LIMS as per SSF, sample label and current SOPs.
• Correct template or inform appropriate personnel for correction.
• Cooperate with team/laboratory to release samples to the lab before shift ends
• Archive all completed samples.
• To act as a backup for stability coordinator and assist in daily activities related to stability studies.
• Assist Quality Assurance department with training procedures and implementations.
• Any other duties as requested by Supervisor.

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

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

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.

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• 1-3 years of pharmaceutical/cosmetic/natural health products industry experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Authorization to work in Canada.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in science (preferably Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology), Commerce, and/or equivalent technical and business experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITITES:

• Team collaboration and good interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of compendia resources such as USP, EP and BP.
• Familiarity with analytical chemistry and major types of tests.  
• Good knowledge of the GMP and ICH guidelines and regulations.
• Fluently read, write and speak English.
• Ability to effectively work under pressure.
• Be able to work extra hours in accordance with the business requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of major computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  

  WORKING CONDITIONS: 

  • This position will be working in a laboratory environment where standing may be required for greater than 50% of the time to work. Lifting requirements of no more than 50 lbs. 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.
  • Typical working hours will be 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday with the possible switch to Tuesday to Saturday work schedule.