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 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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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 Sr. Research Scientist Level I is accountable to the Senior Group Leader - SSRD & Process Analytical, for all activities relating research and development. The Sr. Research Scientist I, SSRD is a key contributor to the ongoing research within the SSRD group.

The majority of the work performed is considered to be non-GMP. This position requires University Degree in Chemistry (either PhD or MSc as a minimum).   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core:

Follow Environmental, Health and Safety rules/regulations and report any workplace incidents, injuries or accidents immediately Adhere to the policies and guidelines set out in the Eurofins Alphora Employee HandbookWork harmoniously with all fellow employeesDesign and perform crystallization process development experimentations to achieve desired polymorph and optimized crystallization processDesign and execute high throughput experiments to explore synthetic organic reactions as well as polymorphs, salts and co-crystal formationsPerform experiments to monitor physicochemical stability of active pharmaceutical ingredients under accelerated conditionsConduct fundamental physicochemical characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) using X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD), dynamic vapor sorption (DVS), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Liquid Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Particle Size Analyzer, Optical Microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Support project management by generating plans and timelines, preparing regular project updates, participating in the meetings, communicating to the clients and other departments on project-related issues, generating interim and final reportsAuthor project updates and process development reportsWork neatly to maintain the laboratory in an organized state

 Additional:

May be required to assist technology transfer activities in manufacturing facilitiesAdhere to relevant SOPs and other regulation while attending and performing operations in cGMP areasInstrument maintenance under supervision of SSRD Group LeaderSSRD lab maintenance in collaboration with other SSRD team members

QualificationsMSc or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical SciencesRelevant experience: 1 to 5 years for PhD or 5-10 years for MScStrong experience in the use of FBRM and/or HTS equipmentDemonstrated strong organizational skills Experience in crystallization scale-upsExcellent teamwork abilities

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS:

Within the Company

Interacts with Analytical Services and Research and Development departmentsQuality Assurance for preparation of regulatory documents (e.g. specifications, IPC, CMC section for submission etc.)

Outside of the Company

Interacts with various contractors and suppliers of services and equipmentSupports communication with clients

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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