Microbiology Analyst at Eurofins BioPharma | Apply Now
A rare chance for aspiring microbiology professionals to join Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing in Toronto, ON. The Microbiology Analyst I role is full-time and offers an opportunity to engage in microbiology testing on Biopharma samples, with a competitive salary range of CAD 40,000 – CAD 45,000 per year.
- Position: Microbiology Analyst I
- Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Compensation: CAD 40,000 – CAD 45,000 – yearly
About Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing
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.
Microbiology Analyst Job Description
The Microbiology Analyst I position is responsible for microbiology testing on Biopharma samples.
General Tasks & Responsibilities of Microbiology Analyst
- Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods.
- Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed current GMP standards, government regulatory, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
- Maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
- Perform sample preparation and analysis. Ensure a high level of accuracy.
- Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
- Ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
- Cleaning of lab ware and decontamination.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Technical Skills
- Good computer skills – proficiency with MS Office;
- Working knowledge of Laboratory Information management Systems (LIMS).
Qualifications for Microbiology Analyst
- General microbiology techniques including but not limited to:
- Microbial Limits Tests
- Growth Promotion
- Water and Environmental Monitoring tests (including sample collection)
- Endotoxin testing
- Advanced techniques (an asset, but not required)
- Suitability studies for compendial methods
- AET testing
- Antibiotic Assays
- Time-Kill assays
- Microbial Identification via sequencing
- Competent technical laboratory skills not requiring constant direct supervision.
- Must be able to handle all kinds of Biopharma samples, including potentially cytotoxic or other hazardous materials.
- Experience with a number of routine methods and procedures and some non-routine methods.
- Familiar with instrumentation/equipment handling.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
- Experienced in the operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of specified, instrumentation or equipment.
- Experience in RNA and DNA extractions.
- Experience in PCR technologies.
- Familiar with sample preparation procedures.
- Able to work independently on a variety of tasks.
- Skilled in data/report generation, retrieval, and interpretation of routine analysis.
This Microbiology Analyst opportunity at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing allows qualified candidates to contribute to important microbiology testing in a globally recognized organization. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply at the earliest to seize this opportunity.
