Sample Entry Coordinator (Temporary) - Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care, Inc.

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 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

This position is intended as short-term cover.

This position is responsible for all sample management from the point of entry to distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Log all incoming samples;
• 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 SSF and / or PO, if it is not available;
• Log sample information and sample inventory accurately into stability databse;
• If number of samples does not agree with paper work, get a witness immediately and document it. Inform client immediately;
• Ensure GMP compliance;
• Create and effectively use communication channel with the client when clarifications or additional information is required;
• Log rush samples and perishable samples first as per priority dictated by SOPs;
• Verify that all incoming samples comply with in-house methodology and SOPs;
• Provide split samples to lab after it is split by micro;
• Deliver logged samples to the corresponding department;
• Review 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;
• Any other duties as requested by Supervisor.

Qualifications

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

EDUCATION :

Bachelor’s Degree in Science.

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 is required for greater than 50% of the time to work at the bench for analyses.

Light lifting requirements of no more than 30 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.

Additional Information

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.

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