Research Scientist – Synthetic Organic Chemist

BioTalent Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Peel Region, Mississauga is seeking a Research Scientist – Synthetic Organic Chemist to support business expansion and daily operations. The role involves conducting experiments in R&D labs, data analysis, and developing safe processes. Qualified candidates should have a M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or a B.Sc. with extensive experience in the biotech or pharma sector. The company offers competitive benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

RRSP with 3% company match

Paid holidays and time off

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry required, experience in pharma/biotech preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of organic chemistry and experience in synthesis.
• Experience in process scale-up and sourcing raw materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments in R&D laboratories.
• Analyze data, document findings in development reports.
• Develop safe processes based on thermal hazard assessment.
• Transfer technology to internal and external facilities.

Skills

Organic chemistry knowledge

Hands-on experience in synthesis

Data analysis and documentation skills

Project management

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry

B.Sc. in Chemistry with >10 years experience

Job description

Eurofins CDMO Alphora is looking for a Research Scientist – Synthetic Organic Chemist to help support our business expansion project as well as day to day operations.

WHO ARE WE?

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.

Job Description

The successful candidates will work on research, development, and implementation of process technologies for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• 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

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D in Chemistry. Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry will be an asset.
• B.Sc. in Chemistry with >10 years experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Must have a strong knowledge of organic chemistry and hands‑on experience in the synthesis of complex organic molecules
• Experience in process scale‑up, selection and sourcing of raw materials, setting specifications, economic and regulatory constraints 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.

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 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Additional information

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.

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.