Quality Control & Release Specialist - Eurofins ExperNorth, Inc.

Eurofins Canada Food testing; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

On-site events

Job summary

Eurofins ExperNorth, Inc in Woodbridge, ON is seeking a Quality Control & Release Specialist. This full-time role focuses on reviewing laboratory data, issuing COAs, and generating change controls for new equipment, methods, and protocols.

The candidate will contribute to documentation improvements, investigate deviations, and ensure compliance with GMP and ISO 17025. On-site work with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Chemistry or related Science.
• Extensive relevant Quality Control experience.
• Good understanding of GMP and ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Competency in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation e.g. HPLC, LC/MS-MS and GC/MS-MS.
• Strong analytical laboratory skills and computer literacy; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review daily laboratory raw data in strict accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Issue the Certificate of Analysis (CoA).
• Generate change controls for new equipment, methods, protocols.
• Contribute to continual improvement of laboratory documentation and processes.
• Review investigation documents (LIR, OOS, OOT, OOE, etc.).
• Follow GMP, safety, housekeeping, and security procedures; report incidents.
• Support installation, qualification, calibration, and maintenance programs.

Skills

Quality Control

GMP ISO 17025

Instrumentation calibration

Lab troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS/MS

Job description

Quality Control & Release Specialist - Eurofins ExperNorth, Inc.

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to CAD 50000 - 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.

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Eurofins ExperNorth, Inc is Canada’s fastest growing analytical laboratory providing the Cannabis industry with quick and reliable product testing to bring transparency and confidence to all transactions. We are committed to continuous quality improvement and innovation in our processes, and believe that a strong, cohesive, and committed team is a key factor to our success.

Why Work for Eurofins ExperNorth, Inc?

We Value You:

At ExperNorth, we believe that a positive employee experience is all about creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment where every employee feels welcome. Every one of our dedicated team members brings a unique perspective and we value and encourage the contributions they make.

Growth:

This role will leverage all your skills and afford you the opportunity to learn new ones. We invest in training and development in a big way, so you can build your future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you.

The Perks:

Employees enjoy free on-site parking, complimentary snacks and beverages, work shoe reimbursement, free access to WorkPerks by Vengo, regular on-site events and celebrations, and much more.

Attributes of a Eurofins ExperNorth Quality Control & Release Specialist:

• Great Communicator: You communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. You build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong Project Manager: You excel at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You effectively organize resources, manage timelines, and see tasks through from start to finish while keeping the appropriate people informed along the way.
• Problem Solver: You enjoy tackling challenges of all sizes with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. You think critically, anticipate potential obstacles, analyze information from multiple sources, and adapt your approach to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Detail Oriented: You take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You have a keen eye for detail, maintain organized records, and consistently ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly the first time.
• Autonomous: You are self-motivated, take ownership of your work, and exercise sound judgment. You manage your workload independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Integrity & Transparency: You act with honesty, professionalism, and accountability in everything you do. You communicate openly, build trust through your actions, and demonstrate respect, reliability, and ethical decision-making while supporting the organization’s goals.
• Adaptability & Agility: You embrace change with a positive attitude and remain flexible in a dynamic environment. You quickly adjust to new priorities, processes, and technologies while maintaining productivity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities:

• Reviewing daily laboratory raw data, ensuring laboratory personnel execute their responsibilities
• in strict accordance with relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Issuance of Certificate of Analysis.
• Generating Change controls for new laboratory equipment, methods, protocols etc.
• Contributing to the continual improvement of all laboratory documentation to ensure they are
• current, accurate, and clearly define process and role responsibilities.
• Reviewing investigation documents such as LIR, OOS, OOT, OOE etc.
• Following GMP, safety, housekeeping, and security procedures in the laboratory, maintaining a
• safe working environment and promptly reporting incidents and accidents to site leadership.
• Seeking process innovation and continuous process improvement in the laboratory area.
• Providing timely status reports to laboratory management/QA on the status and effectiveness of
• the laboratory Installation, Qualification, calibration, and maintenance programs.
• Completing and conforming to all training requirements for the job role, including company-
• required and job role-specific training.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Chemistry or related Science.
• Extensive relevant Quality Control experience.
• Good understanding of GMP and ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Competency in the operation, calibration, and qualification of common analytical instrumentation
• e.g. HPLC, LC/MS-MS and GC/MS-MS.
• Strong analytical laboratory skills and laboratory troubleshooting abilities.
• Computer literate; proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.

Requirements:

• Must be able to reliably commute to or relocate to Woodbridge, ON, before starting work
• Does NOT require sponsorship to work in Canada
• Minimum 1 year working in an ISO/GMP regulated environment — Preferred.
• Minimum 1 year working in Quality Assurance or Quality Control—Preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check, education/employment verification

Years of Service:

• Quality Assurance Specialist: 1-3 years of Eurofins ExperNorth experience in role
• Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist: 3-5 years of Eurofins ExperNorth experience in role

ExperNorth may adjust YOS qualifications based on skillset and knowledge on a case-by-case basis.

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee free snack program
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Ability to commute/relocate:Location: Woodbridge,ON

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.

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.