Research Associate - Organic Chemist - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

Eurofins-Canada-Biopharma; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

RRSP with 3% company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate - Organic Chemist in Mississauga, Ontario. The role focuses on synthesizing organic compounds and developing processes for APIs in a dynamic lab setting.

Starting base pay is CAD 55,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits. The candidate will operate under Senior Scientists, perform experiments, transfer technology, and contribute to process scale-up and documentation.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology.
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience is an asset.
• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry is an asset.
• Must be motivated, organized, and capable of meeting project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize organic compounds ranging from mg to kg scales.
• Research, develop and implement process technologies for API manufacture.
• Plan and perform experiments in R&D laboratories with supervision.
• Analyze data, document results in development reports, and ensure safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry or Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology

Job description

Research Associate - Organic Chemist - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to CAD 55,000 - 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.

If you love science and are interested in learning to make organic molecules, this job is for you!

The successful candidates will work on synthesizing organic compounds (mg to kg quantities), research, development, and implementation of process technologies for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Working in a laboratory environment under the supervision of a Senior Scientist
• Planning and execution of experiments in R&D laboratories
• Data analysis, interpretation, and documentation in development reports
• Development of inherently safe processes based on thermal hazard assessment
• Maintaining a safe and well‑organized laboratory work area
• Technology transfer to both internal and external manufacturing facilities
• Scale up chemical process to 50 L reactor

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry will be an asset.
• Work experience in synthetic organic chemistry will be an asset.
• Knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry will be an asset.
• Must be highly motivated and have a proven record of success in multiple projects.
• Must be well organized and able to meet project timeline commitments.
• Must work well in a multi‑disciplinary team environment and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

The starting annual base compensation for this position is $55,000 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.

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

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.

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.

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 talent pool to support future hiring needs and does not correspond to an existing vacancy

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