Analyst I

**Company Description**
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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._**

Reporting directly to the Department Head, the Analyst I will be responsible for providing technical support and analysis within the Cannabis Chemistry 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 mínimal 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 some non-routine methods and procedures;
- Be proficient at data retrieval and interpretation of routine analysis or tests;
- Have basic troubleshooting skills, both with instruments and methods;
- Be able to write lab reports;
- Be familiar with and capable of executing general laboratory duties according to SOPs;
- Be able to work under GMP and GLP guidelines, and be familiar with USP and pharmaceutical testing.

**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;

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Sample preparation;
- Mobile phases preparation;
- Documentation: Ensuring accurate reporting in lab books;
- Handling of instruments;
**Qualifications** Education**:

- A B.Sc. degree preferably in Chemistry;
- A solid background and understanding of Chemistry is mandatory;
- Computer proficiency - Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

**Experience**:

- 2-3 years working with chemistry techniques;
- Experience working with NHPs, pharmaceuticals or consumer products;
- Experience working in a contract laboratory considered an asset.

**Working Conditions**:This position is based in a laboratory environment; significant time spent standing at a bench, working with chemicals and biologicals, and in a time-sensitive production role. Lifting requirements of up to 30lbs on a regular basis. Extra hours, weekends and evenings will be required.
**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.

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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