LIMS assistant _ Eurofins Environment Testing Canada

Eurofins; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international life sciences company in Ottawa is looking for a Laboratory LIMS Assistant. This role involves managing and maintaining the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to ensure accurate and efficient data handling. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in IT, Computer Science, or related fields, and possess strong computer literacy and communication skills. This temporary position will last until December 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy and comfort with database systems.
• Quick learner with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update LIMS configurations.
• Create and maintain analytical packages and custom test lists in LIMS.
• Add, update, and manage regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff to implement system updates.
• Assist in training users on LIMS functionality.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Quick learner

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with laboratory workflows

Education

Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Laboratory Science, Chemistry or related field

Tools

LIMS or other data management software

Job description

• Full-time

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 just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1 000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Laboratory LIMS Assistant is responsible for helping manage and maintain the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to support accurate, efficient, and compliant data handling across laboratory operations. The role includes but is not limited to creating analytical packages, custom test lists, and updating regulatory guidelines and client information within the system.

Description of responsibilities

• Maintain and update LIMS configurations, including:
• Create and maintain analytical packages and custom test lists in LIMS.
• Add, update, and manage regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain client cards and account details within the system.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and management to implement system updates and improvements.
• Assist in training users on LIMS functionality and troubleshooting issues.
• Work closely with IT and laboratory teams to ensure seamless integration of LIMS with other systems.
• Participate in system validation, upgrades, and documentation processes.
• Support overall laboratory IT needs

Qualifications

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• Knowledge of LIMS or other data management software considered an asset

Required skills

• Strong computer literacy and comfort with database systems.
• Quick learner with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with laboratory workflows and terminology preferred.
• The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, a fast learner, and preferably has experience or knowledge in LIMS and/or chemistry.

Additional Information

Temporary position: until December 2026

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsabilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.