Analytical Chemist - Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies, 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In under 40 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 employees across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of over 950 laboratories in over 1,000 independent companies across 57 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.

The Eurofins network generated EUR 7.296 billion revenues in FY 2025, and has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies for almost three decades.

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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

You possess a high degree of initiative and are a team player with excellent communication abilities. You have a strong understanding of API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) analytical method validation and development. You are comfortable in a modern, state of the art laboratory and are proficient with HPLC, GC, IC, KF and various wet chemistry techniques. Proficiency with LCMS and/or GCMS are definite assets. Your attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of cGMP, strong organizational skills with the ability to drive projects to completion, make you the ideal candidate to become a member of our team.

Description of Department:

In addition to analytical method validation, stability and forced degradation studies, the Analytical Services Department is responsible for providing analytical method development and analytical support for Synthetic Process Development.

Duties & Responsibilities: Reporting to the Analytical Chemist Team Leader,

• Work effectively within cross-functional project teams, including Analytical Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Process Development, and Manufacturing.
• Develop, optimize, and author analytical test methods for raw materials, in-process controls, intermediates, and APIs to support process development and GMP manufacturing.
• Perform analytical method validations and standard qualification studies, and prepare supporting data, reports, and documentation for review.
• Provide analytical support for process development activities, including sample analysis and peer review of critical non-GMP analytical data.
• Conduct scientific investigations and analytical testing to support process development, manufacturing, and stability programs.
• Author method development reports, stability protocols, and stability reports.
• Perform stability testing and interpret results to support product development and manufacturing programs.
• Conduct instrument calibrations, performance verifications, and routine equipment maintenance to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Maintain laboratory readiness by keeping work areas organized, ensuring proper documentation practices, and ordering laboratory supplies and chemicals as required.
• Work in accordance with established cGMP, safety, and company quality requirements.

Instrumentation:

• HPLC, LC/MS, GC, GC/Headspace, GC/MS, UV, IR, KF, TLC, Ion Chromatography

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in a related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical analysis, development and validation.
• Excellent skills technical writing and GMP documentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning and organizational skilled coupled with a strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

The approximate annual base compensation range for this position $65,000.00. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Disclaimer: Salary information posted on sites other than the official careers page does not reflect the organization’s compensation and may represent estimated ranges provided by third-party job boards. The organization offers competitive wages and a comprehensive total rewards package, which will be discussed during the interview process.

At Eurofins CDMO Alphora, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support our recruitment process, including preliminary screening of applications and resumes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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

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.

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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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