Sample Entry Coordinator - Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing inc.

Sample Entry Coordinator - Eurofins Bio Pharma Product Testing Toronto, inc.

• Full-time
• Compensation: CAD 40000 - CAD 43000 - yearly

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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

This position is responsible for all sample management from the point of entry to distribution including eLIMS templated creation, as well as stability studies and training support. This is a fast-paced and high-volume job, suitable for someone with a high amount of drive, motivation and energy and the ability to organize themselves and other people.

Responsibilities:

• Log all incoming samples.
• Assist with the creation of product templates and stability study templates in eLIMS.
• Liaise regularly with customers and internal laboratory staff to ensure sample logging information is accurate.
• Check client provided specifications and tests associated with the sample being logged.
• Request the client to send the Sample submission form (SSF) and/or PO, if it is not available.
• Log sample information and sample inventory accurately into stability database.
• Ensure GMP compliance.
• Verify that all incoming samples comply with in-house methodology and SOPs.
• Deliver logged samples to the corresponding department timely.
• Audit booked samples in LIMS as per SSF, sample label and current SOPs.
• Correct template or inform appropriate personnel for correction.
• Cooperate with team/laboratory to release samples to the lab before shift ends.
• Archive all completed samples.
• To act as a backup for stability coordinator and assist in daily activities related to stability studies.
• Assist Quality Assurance department with training procedures and implementations.
• Any other duties as requested by Supervisor.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of pharmaceutical/cosmetic/natural health products industry experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Authorization to work in Canada.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in science (preferably Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology), Commerce, and/or equivalent technical and business experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITITES:

• Team collaboration and good interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of compendia resources such as USP, EP and BP.
• Familiarity with analytical chemistry and major types of tests.
• Good knowledge of the GMP and ICH guidelines and regulations.
• Fluently read, write and speak English.
• Ability to effectively work under pressure.
• Be able to work extra hours in accordance with the business requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of major computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will be working in a laboratory environment where standing may be required for greater than 50% of the time. Lifting requirements of no more than 50 lbs. Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE.
• Shift work and overtime may be required, as well as working periodic weekends and/or evenings.
• Typ…