Formulation Development & Stability Assessment Scientist - Eurofins PSS Canada, Inc.

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to advancing vaccine development! This role focuses on formulation development using cutting-edge automation platforms and high-throughput analytical methods. As a key contributor, you'll design and execute experiments, optimize formulations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of life sciences. If you are passionate about science and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect 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 experience in vaccine formulation development or relevant experience.
• Strong skills in analytical characterization and automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute formulation experiments for vaccines.
• Optimize formulations for stability and efficacy.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings.

Skills

Vaccine Formulation Development

Automation Platforms

Analytical Method Development

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Freeslate CM3 Automation Systems

Job description

Formulation Development & Stability Assessment 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 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.

** 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 to provide comprehensive assistance by conducting formulation development work using an automation platform and high throughput analytical methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support in formulation development through the application of automation platforms and high-throughput analytical methods.
• Design and execute formulation development experiments for vaccines.
• Optimize formulations to enhance stability, efficacy, and manufacturability.
• Develop and validate analytical methods to characterize vaccine formulations rapidly and efficiently.
• Conduct stability studies and assess the physical and chemical properties of formulations.
• 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.
• Assist in performing instrument troubleshooting and maintenance and repairs.
• 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, 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.

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.