Quality Control Analytical Chemist I - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

Eurofins Group; Oakville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

RRSP with 3% company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Analytical Chemist to join our team in Ontario.

The role focuses on testing raw materials, in-process materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure regulatory compliance and quality of pharmaceutical APIs. The ideal candidate will have a chemistry-related degree, strong documentation skills, and experience with HPLC, GC, KF, and other wet chemistry techniques.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related field; chemistry preferred.
• Experience in analytical laboratory or regulated environment is an asset.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Test raw materials, in-process controls, intermediates and finished products.
• Interpret and report test results and generate reports.
• Identify OOS results and assist investigations.
• Maintain lab in a state of compliance; calibrate & verify instruments.
• Work in accordance with cGMP and safety requirements.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Initiative

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

HPLC

GC

KF

IR

GCMS

LCMS

Job description

Quality Control Analytical Chemist I - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

• Full-time
• Compensation: CAD 58,000 - CAD 58,000 - yearly

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.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora is looking for a dynamic Quality Control Analytical Chemist to join our Team! The ideal candidate will:

• possess a high degree of initiative
• is a team player with excellent communication abilities
• is comfortable in a modern, state of the art laboratory
• has practical experience with HPLC, GC, KF and various wet chemistry techniques
• has a strong attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of cGMP
• has strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Our Quality Control department plays a key role in ensuring Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.’s compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure the production of safe and efficacious pharmaceutical APIs on behalf of our clients and their patients. The Quality Department is responsible for providing analytical support for the API manufacturing plant including support of raw material and finished product release, in process control testing, cleaning verification and other investigations.

You will be working collaboratively with a small, dedicated team of QC chemists. Teamwork, communication and individual responsibility are key requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting and to work on projects related to all phases of the pharmaceutical product life cycle.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Testing of raw materials, in process controls, intermediates and finished products in support of our cGMP manufacturing operations.
• Interpret and report all test results, tabulate data and generate reports as required.
• Responsible to identify OOS results and assist in their investigation.
• Assist in maintaining the lab in a state of compliance by performing calibration checks and performance verifications of laboratory equipment.
• Work in accordance with established cGMP and safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Instrumentation:

• HPLC, GC, GC/Headspace, IR, KF and wet chemistry techniques are core to the role, practical experience with these techniques is a requirement.
• Experience with GCMS, LCMS, Ion Chromatography or other techniques is an asset.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related field (Chemistry is preferred), and relevant work experience in analytical laboratory or in a pharmaceutical or other regulated environment is an asset,
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skilled coupled with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

• This position is based in a laboratory environment; significant time spent standing at a bench or sitting in front of a computer is required.
• Lab supports a 24/7 operating plant. The ability to work rotating shifts is a requirement.
• Extra hours, weekends may be required. Shift and OT premiums are provided.
• Travel between buildings on campus may be necessary. Valid drivers licence and access to vehicle is preferred.

The starting annual base compensation for this position is $58,000 CAD. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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 CDMO Alphora, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support our recruitment process, including preliminary screening of applications and resumes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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

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.