Analyst II - Cosmetics & Personal Care

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is hiring an Analyst II for its cosmetics and personal care testing business in Toronto. The role performs routine chemistry testing in a contract laboratory setting, using techniques such as HPLC, UV-VIS, FTIR, wet chemistry, ICP-OES and GC-MS. The ideal candidate works independently with minimal supervision, ensures compliance with GMP/GLP and quality system regulations, trains other chemists and supports the development of new services.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis using techniques such as HPLC, UV-VIS and wet chemistry
• Execute validation, verification and method transfer activities
• Support purchase orders and review technical data, documents and proposals
• Troubleshoot technical issues with methods
• Carry out and support OOS/OOT investigations
• Review new methods to confirm availability of reagents, standards and methods before testing
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures, SOPs on investigations and CAPAs, and work cooperatively with other departments

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or M.S.; a Master's degree is an asset
• At least 5 years of experience in a GMP environment
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with a variety of techniques
• Fluent spoken and written English, with excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently, multitask under pressure and keep confidential matters discreet

Required skills

• Knowledge of cGMP is essential
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

What we offer

• Full-time position with health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays and paid time off
• Office and lab environment, with occasional evening or weekend work