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 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.
Job Description
Calibration Specialist is responsible for the calibration, qualification, preventative maintenance, Data Integrity and instruments’ corresponding software activities for Eurofins BPT Toronto. Calibration Specialist’s primary responsibility is to ensure that laboratory instrumentation and computer software are GMP compliant and remain in good repair/maintenance.
Principal Accountabilities:
- conduct calibration on the required equipment, in both Chemistry and Microbiology labs, and setting timelines and work schedule
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Trouble shoot any equipment prior to coordinating its repair with the external vendors
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Perform data integrity analysis of software for the existing and new laboratory equipment
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Work closely with Metrology Manager and the QA Director or Designate on creating, updating and reviewing site QA controlled documents related to calibration/qualification/maintenance activities
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Leading and initiating the Change Management process for any new equipment and lead the commissioning process.
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Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients and peers.
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Prepare, write and execute qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols for instrumentation
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Maintain the VMP and equipment lists by performing the annual review for the VMP
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Play an active role in internal and external audits and prepare audit responses
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Train employees on laboratory equipment and techniques and prepare training records
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Conduct temperature/humidity excursion investigations and prepare deviation reports
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Respond to the monitoring system alarms events. This might include the need to drive into the building during off-shift hours to respond and react to any system monitoring alarms.
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Follow safety procedures within the labs and follow company policies
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Troubleshoot and respond quickly when problems arise
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Any other duties as requested by the Metrology Manager and the QA Director
Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering
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2+ year experience being a Calibration Specialist
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3+ experience working in a GMP environment
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Solid experience in pharmaceutical testing operations
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Strong knowledge with cGMP testing & ICH guidelines and release procedures.
Additional Qualifications:
- Must speak and write English fluently
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Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to maintain communication with internal and external clients
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Excellent organizational & inter-personal skills
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Ability to work independently, while supporting a collaborative, team-based department
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Must be proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity with a goal-oriented approach
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Ability to effectively work under pressure.
Technical Skills:
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Exceptional technical skill related to laboratory instrumentation
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Ability to adapt to new technologies and software.
Working Conditions:
Additional Information
Please 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 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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This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.
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