Analyst I (Chemistry) – Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care, Inc. in Toronto, Ontario

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 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.

Reporting directly to the Department Team Lead – Cosmetics, the Analyst I will be responsible for providing technical support and analysis within the Cosmetics Testing Laboratory. This is a deadline-based, high-pressure work environment with on-going projects for a variety of clients.

The Analyst I will have experience in handling instrumentation analyses and will be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be energetic, exceedingly well­ organized, flexible, and must have the ability to interact with customers and staff in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.

The Analyst I must:

• Be a capable instrument or equipment operator;

• Be experienced on a number of wide variety routine and non-routine methods and procedures;

• Be proficient at data retrieval and interpretation of routine analysis or tests;

• Be familiar with wet chemistry techniques;

• Have basic troubleshooting skills, both with instruments and methods;

• Know how to set up HPLC and GC systems;

• Be familiar with HPLC and GC software;

• Be able to write lab reports;

• Be able to perform validation and verification including protocol and report;

• Be able to work under GMP and GLP guidelines; familiarity with USP and cosmetic testing an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample preparation;

• Mobile phases preparation;

• Running multiple sample s and systems on a daily basis;

• Documentation: Ensuring accurate reporting in lab books.

   

• 3-5 years working in chemistry-related industries;

• Experience working with cosmetics;

• Experience working in a contract laboratory considered an asset;

• Experience with ICP-OES considered an asset.

• A B.Sc. or higher degree preferably in Chemistry or in related field;

• A solid background and understanding of Chemistry is mandatory;

• Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Other Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

• A good command of English is necessary;

• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;

• Ability to work independently, while supporting a collaborative, team-based department;

• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure;

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines;

• Must be proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity;

• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance record;

• Display a high level of professionalism;

• Willingness to learn with the ability to retain information quickly and apply knowledge to various scenarios.

Working Conditions: This position will be working in a laboratory environment where standing is required for greater than 50% of the time to work at the bench for analyses. Light lifting requirements of no more than 20 lbs.

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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