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 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.

 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced scientist with a proven track record of advancing the development of new vaccine projects, specifically focusing on formulations, including adjuvant technologies to provide comprehensive assistance by conducting formulation development work.

** Note: this role is working for Eurofins at a designated client's site in North York, ON **

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized support in formulation development, including comprehensive framework for the support of formulation and stability efforts, facilitating successful delivery of new vaccine projects.

Formulation Development:Design and execute formulation development experiments for vaccinesOptimize formulations to enhance stability, efficacy, and manufacturabilityAnalytical Methods:Develop and validate analytical methods to characterize vaccine formulations rapidly and efficientlyConduct stability studies and assess the physical and chemical properties of formulationsCollaboration and Coordination:Liaise with vendors for the procurement and maintenance of equipmentWork closely with technical subject matter experts to refine workflows and troubleshooting protocolsCoordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress on project milestonesAssist in performing instrument troubleshooting and maintenance and repairsData Management and Reporting:Collect, analyze, and interpret data from formulation experiments and stability studiesPrepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendationsGenerate proteomic datasets for disease profiling and mechanism of action studiesContinuous Improvement:Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency in formulation developmentStay updated with advancements in analytical methods relevant to vaccine development

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

BS + 4-6 years of relevant experience, MS + 2-3 years of experience, or PhD + 0-2 years of experienceExperience designing and executing vaccine formulation developmentProven track record of making operations more efficient and maintaining high standards of proficiency and complianceProven track record of well-documenting experiments to provide a foundation for replicating successful strategies, making it easier to scale operationsStrong troubleshooting skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative environmentExcellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task several projects

Preferred qualifications

Engineering background with strengths in analytical characterization methods

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.

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.

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