Microbiology Analyst

Company Description

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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

This position is responsible for microbiology testing on Biopharma samples.

General Tasks & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Media preparation and storage.
• Quality control procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Technical Skills:

• Good computer skills - proficiency with MS Office;
• Working knowledge of Laboratory Information management Systems (LIMS).

Qualifications

• 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.
• Follows directions accurately.
• Able to work independently on a variety of tasks.
• Strong computer, and organizational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in data/report generation, retrieval, and interpretation of routine analysis.

Working Conditions: This position will be working in a laboratory environment where standing is required for greater than 50% of the time to work at the bench for analyses. Light lifting requirements of up to 20 kg.

This role requires working either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday shifts following successful completion of training. Overtime may be required to meet client deadlines.

Additional Information

Please note that relocation to Mississauga, ON is expected in mid-2026.

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.

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca

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.

This posting is supported by AI technology to assist in screening candidates and resumes. 

This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: Salary information posted on sites other than the official careers page does not reflect the organization’s compensation and may represent estimated ranges provided by third-party job boards. The organization offers competitive wages and a comprehensive total rewards package, which will be discussed during the interview process.

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