Laboratory Technician - Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing Toronto, Inc.

Laboratory Technician

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician will be responsible for providing basic technical support, preparation and analysis within the Biopharmaceutical Chemistry Testing Laboratory. This is a deadline-based, high-pressure work environment with on-going projects for a variety of clients.

The Laboratory Technician will have some experience (including academic) in handling wet chemistry or instrumentation analyses and will be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be energetic, exceedingly well-organized, flexible, and must have the ability to interact with customers and staff in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.

The Laboratory Technician must:

• Be a capable instrument or equipment operator;
• Be familiar with a number of routine and some non-routine wet chemistry methods and procedures;
• Be proficient at data retrieval and interpretation of routine analysis or tests;
• Have basic troubleshooting skills, both with instruments and methods;
• Be able to write lab reports;
• Be able to work under GMP and GLP guidelines, and be familiar with USP and pharmaceutical testing.
• Be able to perform sample management and disposal activities.
• Be able to perform other duties as assigned by Lab Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample preparation;
• Mobile phases preparation;
• Documentation: Ensuring accurate reporting in lab books.

Education:

• A B.Sc. degree preferably in Chemistry, or diploma in related field;
• A solid background and understanding of Chemistry is mandatory;
• Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Experience:

• 1-3 years working with wet chemistry techniques;
• Experience working with pharmaceuticals;
• Experience working in a contract laboratory considered an asset.

Other Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• A good command of English is necessary;
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently, while supporting a collaborative, team-based department;
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines;
• Must be proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity;
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance record;
• Display a high level of professionalism;
• Willingness to learn with the ability to retain information quickly and apply knowledge to various scenarios.

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 no more than 20 lbs.