Automation and High Throughput Screening Scientist - Eurofins PSS Canada, Inc.

Eurofins Humangenetik & Pränatal-Medizin; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Automation and High Throughput Screening Scientist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on advancing vaccine formulation development through innovative automation solutions and high-throughput analytical methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vaccine development, excellent troubleshooting abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively across teams. With a commitment to enhancing efficiency and maintaining high standards, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive and progressive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in life sciences, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Health & Dental Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

RRSP with 3% Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience with a BS, or 2-3 years with an MS, or 0-2 years with a PhD.
• Experience in vaccine formulation development using automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation development using automation and high-throughput methods.
• Design and execute experiments to optimize vaccine formulations.

Skills

Vaccine Formulation Development

Automation Platforms

Analytical Methods

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Freeslate CM3

Job description

Automation and High Throughput Screening Scientist - Eurofins PSS Canada, Inc.

• Full-time

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.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Note: This role is working for Eurofins at a designated client's site in North York, ON.

We are seeking an experienced scientist with a proven track record of advancing the development of new vaccine projects, specifically focusing on formulations, including adjuvant technologies. The successful candidate will leverage cutting-edge automation platforms and high-throughput analytical methods to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of formulation development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialized support in formulation development through the application of automation platforms and high-throughput analytical methods.
• Formulation Development:
  • Design and execute formulation development experiments for vaccines.
  • Optimize formulations to enhance stability, efficacy, and manufacturability.
• Implement automation solutions for high-throughput formulation development workflows.
• Collaborate with the digital team to integrate software tools that facilitate automation processes.
• High-Throughput Analytical Methods:
  • Develop and validate analytical methods to characterize vaccine formulations rapidly and efficiently.
  • Conduct stability studies and assess the physical and chemical properties of formulations.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
  • Liaise with vendors for the procurement and maintenance of automation equipment.
  • Work closely with technical subject matter experts to refine workflows and troubleshooting protocols.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress on project milestones.
• Data Management and Reporting:
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data from formulation experiments and stability studies.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency in formulation development.
• Stay updated with advancements in automation and analytical methods relevant to vaccine development.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS + 4-6 years of relevant experience, MS + 2-3 years of experience, or PhD + 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience designing and executing vaccine formulation development using automation platforms.
• Proven track record of making operations more efficient and maintaining high standards of proficiency and compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task several projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering background with strengths in analytical characterization methods.
• Experience with Freeslate CM3 automation systems.

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, and 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.