QA Associate - BioPharma Product Testing

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is hiring a QA Associate for its BioPharma Product Testing team in Toronto. The role provides documentation and technical support for designated clients under the supervision of the Senior Quality Consultant and Manager, Regulatory and QA Consulting. Relocation to the company's Mississauga office is required after the planned office move in 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Review GMP documents such as master production documents and reconcile them for product lots requiring QC disposition (batch records, certificates of analysis and manufacture, label reviews).
• Coordinate product release so that all released products meet quality and GMP standards, and implement Canadian confirmatory testing for imported products.
• Review warehouse reports and ensure products are transported, handled, sampled, stored and destroyed correctly.
• Assess product stability programs, and help with deviations, CAPA, change controls, complaints, adverse event reporting and recalls.
• Assess the disposition of damaged and returned goods, and help with transportation validation, temperature mapping and stability study protocols.
• Help with self-inspections and external inspections, maintain GMP documents, update client SOPs, support staff training and attend audits on behalf of clients.
• Ensure accurate inventory control and distribution records, and follow client SOPs and service standards.

Required profile

• 1-2 years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology or Biochemistry, or a diploma in a related field.
• Diploma or certificate in Quality Operations of pharmaceutical products.
• Solid background and understanding of chemistry and microbiology.
• Fluent French, spoken and written, to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada for business trips.
• Experience with pharmaceuticals, natural health products, medical devices or contract laboratories is an asset.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Quality operations knowledge.

What we offer

• Full-time position with competitive wages and a comprehensive rewards package.
• Health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance.
• RRSP with a 3% company match, paid holidays and paid time off.