Bench Supervisor (Microbiology) - Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Toronto, Inc

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  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Company DescriptionEurofins 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.Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API's”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.Job DescriptionGeneral Tasks & Responsibilities:
  • Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods.
  • Training Coordinator
  • Train staff on all techniques and methods used in the laboratory
  • Document and sign off training plans
  • Exception investigation and management
  • Conduct and complete OOS investigations and other exceptions, in coordination with the Department Head.
  • Support in the preparation and maintenance of SOPs, procedures and work instructions for the Microbiology laboratory.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of samples to assigned Microbiology staff and ensure testing is started and completed in a timely manner.
  • Occasional client communication where needed.
  • 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.
  • Ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
  • Ensure to manage the cleaning and sanitization of the microbiology laboratory.
  • 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
  • Minimum of a B. Sc. In Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field. M. Sc. Or Ph. D. is an asset.
  • 5+ years of experience as a microbiology team lead or higher. Supervisory experience an asset.
  • Microbiology skill set (including but not limited to):
  • Microbial Limits Tests
  • Growth Promotion
  • Sterility
  • Antimicrobial effectiveness testing
  • Time Kill assays
  • Water and Environmental Monitoring tests (including sample collection)
  • Endotoxin testing
  • Antibiotic Assays
  • qPCR techniques, evaluation and troubleshooting
  • ELISA assays using microplate readers
  • Mammalian cell culturing
  • 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.
  • 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 when interacting with the staff. Light lifting requirements of up to 20 kg.Evening and weekend shift work may be required. Overtime may be required to meet client or internal deadlines.Additional InformationPlease 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 .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 atWe 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.NO AGENCIES, CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE

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