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 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.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Department Head – Chemistry and working closely with QA Dept, the OOS Investigator is responsible for leading and executing Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and atypical result investigations within the Analytical Quality Control laboratory. This role ensures that laboratory investigations are conducted in a scientifically sound, timely, and compliant manner in accordance with GMP/GLP and internal quality systems. The OOS Investigator evaluates analytical data, identifies root causes, determines product impact, and supports the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to maintain data integrity and product quality.
A suitable candidate must be energetic, well-organized, self-disciplined and flexible. Efficient communication is a mandatory requirement to interact within the Team and with Management, 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. Additional roles and duties may be assigned as needed.
Key Accountabilities:
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Strong knowledge of OOS/OOT investigations
Demonstrated experience conducting laboratory and full‑scale OOS investigations in compliance with GMP/ISO requirements. -
Thorough understanding of analytical techniques
Hands‑on experience with methods such as HPLC, GC, UV‑Vis, FTIR, titrations, and wet chemistry relevant to QC testing. -
Expertise in root cause analysis (RCA)
Proven ability to apply tools such as Fishbone, 5‑Whys, fault tree analysis, and trend analysis. -
Solid understanding of GMP, GLP, and data integrity principles
Including ALCOA+ expectations, documentation practices, and audit readiness. -
Experience reviewing laboratory data and raw records
Ability to critically evaluate chromatograms, calculations, system suitability, logbooks, and analyst practices. -
Strong deviation and CAPA management skills
Experience authoring clear, defensible investigation reports, defining CAPAs, and assessing effectiveness. -
Knowledge of method validation and verification principles
Ability to assess method performance, variability, and suitability during investigations. -
Cross‑functional collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively with QC & QA teams, as well as communicating with other Departments. -
Excellent technical writing skills
Capable of producing clear, concise, and inspection‑ready investigation reports, as well as writing eloquent professional emails to the Clients delivering the OOS results/reports. -
Ability to distinguish laboratory error vs. process‑related issues
Strong scientific judgment to determine testing assignable cause versus true product failure. -
Experience supporting audits and inspections
Confidently defending OOS investigations during internal, customer, or regulatory audits. -
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously while meeting timelines. -
Proficiency with LIMS and electronic documentation systems
Comfortable navigating laboratory systems and electronic quality records. -
Conduct timely, scientifically sound OOS Investigations;
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Ensure full compliance with Phase I vs Phase II Investigation principles according to Internal SOPs;
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Manage and schedule Retesting and Re measurement in a controlled manner
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Deliver and keep high-quality, Inspection ready OOS documentation;
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Drive effective CAPAs and prevent recurrence;
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Collaborate effectively with Clients, within the Team and with Management;
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Identify and Trend OOS / OOT signals proactively;
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Maintain Inspection Readiness and Regulatory Awareness;
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Ensure that work is performed in compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs);
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Participate in typing and reviewing of Methods/Workbook templates/SOPs in electronic format in ELIMS;
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Participation in meetings and routine Lab Support Operations, contribution to Lab Audit preparations in assistance with tasks assigned by QA and QC Management.
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Work productively and cooperatively with other departments and supervisors to attain company objectives;
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Follow SOPs on investigations and CAPAs;
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Ensure all lab personnel are working safely and in adherence to company health and safety policy and procedures.
Qualifications
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B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or diploma in related field;
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A solid background and understanding of Analytical Chemistry, variety of Wet Chemistry and Instrumentation techniques and GMP/GDP/GLP requirements is mandatory;
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Computer proficiency- Microsoft Office, ELIMS, etc..;
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Any certificate or course related to Investigations or QA/QC related courses are an asset.
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At least 5 years working in the QC Lab - with different analytical instrumentation;
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2-5 years of experience in leading investigations;
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Ability to perform preliminary data review as part of investigation;
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Experience working in contract Laboratory considered an asset;
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Experience working with Cosmetic Products, such as creams, lotions, ointments and other challenging matrixes is an asset.
Soft Skills
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Must speak and write English fluently;
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Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to present responses to clients and auditors, prepare reports, and maintain a high level of information flow with internal and external clients;
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Excellent organizational skills;
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High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
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Ability to work independently, while supervising a collaborative, team-based, matrixed department;
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Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure;
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High level of professionalism, maturity, good judgment, and discretion when dealing in confidential matters;
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Must be mature, proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity and self-motivation;
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Demonstrated excellent departmental work performance and attendance record.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position will be working in office and lab environments. Moderate level of activity and some light lifting requirements to fulfill any required duties. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required.
Additional Information
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 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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