Quality Control specialist

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 just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1 000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The Quality Control Specialist supports the laboratory’s quality assurance program by ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include :

Conduct internal method audits and ensure timely closure of findings.

Organize routine inspections of premises and equipment and conduct partial audits to verify specific elements.

Review and analyze control charts to detect trends and recommend corrective measures.

Perform comprehensive reviews of verification and validation documents for accuracy and compliance.

Maintain ISO / IEC 17025 compliance and support the application of the management system.

Participate in root cause investigations and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Coordinate follow-up of the effectiveness of corrective actions.

Review KPIs and highlight areas of concern.

Participate in external and client audits.

Ensure maintenance of equipment and maintenance records, including preventative maintenance and logs.

Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance / Control environment.

Understanding of laboratory quality control and practices.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality management systems (e.g., ISO / IEC 17025 ) is an asset.

Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Computer literacy and ability to manage documentation systems.

Knowledge of analytical chemistry instrumentation such as ICP / MS, IC, GC / MS, GC / FID, and LC / MS / MS is an asset.

Education :

Post-secondary education, preferably in Chemistry

Training :

WHMIS and Safety training.

Internal auditor training is an asset.

Skills :

Strong organizational skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Decision-making skills.

Other Considerations :

Bilingual (French / English) is considered an asset.

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Permanent position

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsabilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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

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