OOS Investigator (Temporary Contract) - Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care, Inc.

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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Department Head – Chemistry and working closely with QA Dept, the OOS Investigator is responsible for leading and executing Out‑of‑Specification (OOS), Out‑of‑Trend (OOT), and atypical result investigations within the Analytical Quality Control laboratory. This role ensures that laboratory investigations are conducted in a scientifically sound, timely, and compliant manner in accordance with GMP/GLP and internal quality systems. The OOS Investigator evaluates analytical data, identifies root causes, determines product impact, and supports the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to maintain data integrity and product quality.

A suitable candidate must be energetic, well-organized, self-disciplined and flexible. Efficient communication is a mandatory requirement to interact within the Team and with Management, 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. Additional roles and duties may be assigned as needed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct timely, scientifically sound OOS Investigations;
• Ensure full compliance with Phase I vs Phase II Investigation principles according to Internal SOPs;
• Manage and schedule Retesting and Re‑measurement in a controlled manner
• Deliver and keep high-quality, Inspection‑ready OOS documentation;
• Drive effective CAPAs and prevent recurrence;
• Collaborate effectively with Clients, within the Team and with Management;
• Identify and Trend OOS / OOT signals proactively;
• Maintain Inspection Readiness and Regulatory Awareness;
• Ensure that work is performed in compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs);
• Participate in typing and reviewing of Methods/Workbook templates/SOPs in electronic format in ELIMS;
• Participation in meetings and routine Lab Support Operations, contribution to Lab Audit preparations in assistance with tasks assigned by QA and QC Management.

Qualifications

Education:

• A B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or diploma in related field;
• A solid background and understanding of Analytical Chemistry, variety of Wet Chemistry and Instrumentation techniques and GMP/GDP/GLP requirements is mandatory;
• Computer proficiency- Microsoft Office, ELIMS, etc..;
• Any certificate or course related to Investigations or QA/QC related courses are an asset.

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years working in the QC Lab - with different analytical instrumentation;
• 2-5 years of experience in leading investigations;
• Ability to perform preliminary data review as part of investigation;
• Experience working in contract Laboratory considered an asset;
• Experience working with Cosmetic Products, such as creams, lotions, ointments and other challenging matrixes is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will be working in office and laboratory environments. The role involves a moderate level of physical activity, including occasional light lifting and standing for prolonged periods as required to perform job duties. Occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required to meet operational needs.

Additional Information

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  .

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 

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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This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

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