Microbiology Analyst I - Biopharma Product Testing

About the role

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing is hiring a Microbiology Analyst I in Toronto to carry out microbiology testing on biopharma samples. The role involves general microbiology techniques, quality control and sample analysis, in a laboratory environment where standing is required for more than half the time at the bench.

Key responsibilities

• Follow Quality System documents such as the Quality Manual, SOPs and methods, and adhere to GMP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and analyse samples, keeping accurate daily records and meeting sample turnaround goals.
• Clean lab ware, decontaminate, prepare and store media, and run quality control procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Competent technical laboratory skills not requiring constant direct supervision.
• Ability to handle biopharma samples, including potentially cytotoxic or hazardous materials.
• Experience with routine and some non-routine methods, and with RNA/DNA extraction and PCR.
• Shift work: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday after training; overtime may be required.
• Relocation to Mississauga, ON is expected in mid-2026.

Required skills

• General microbiology techniques: microbial limits tests, growth promotion, water and environmental monitoring, endotoxin testing, antibiotic assays, time-kill assays, suitability studies for compendial methods, AET testing, microbial identification by sequencing.
• Proficiency with MS Office and working knowledge of LIMS.
• Operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

What we offer

• Full-time benefits including health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays and paid time off.