Process Technician (Kilo lab) - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies, 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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In under 40 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 employees across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of over 950 laboratories in over 1,000 independent companies across 57 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.

The Eurofins network generated EUR 7.296 billion revenues in FY 2025, and has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies for almost three decades.

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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 Description

The Process Technician (Kilo lab) role involves working as a team member on a shift under the direction of the Shift/Team Leader. The Process Technician (Kilo lab) will execute production batches supporting the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) at Eurofins CDMO Alphora’s cGMP manufacturing facilities.

In addition to this, the Process Technician (Kilo lab) will support departmental initiatives while working in a fast-paced environment while adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Eurofins CDMO Alphora's practices.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute chemical processing operations following batch record instructions to ensure the successful completion of batches.
• Work in accordance with Environmental, Health and Safety Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Production Batch Records, Good Documentation Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• o Accurate and contemporaneous batch sheet entries
• o Second person verification as required by Production batch Records
• Work closely with other team members (Process Technician Level I/II/III/Senior Process Technician to complete daily tasks as assigned by the Shift/Team Leader on time and with “First time right” approach
• Set-up and inertion of process equipment
• Execute routine unit operations under supervision such as:
• o Filtrations
• o Phase separations
• o Refluxing operations
• o Atmospheric distillations
• o Reduced pressure distillations
• Perform cleaning of chemical processing equipment’s and facilities.
• Work closely across numerous departments internally including Technology Transfer, Engineering/Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Research and Development.
• Support exception management, continuous improvement initiatives in a cross-functional role.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with high potency API’s in isolators (Preferred)
• Have a minimum of a College Diploma or Degree
• Have 2-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing facility with preference for cGMP experience
• Have experience working with small-scale glassware (e.g. 1-5L glass reactors), small scale purification units (e.g. Biotage Isolera), Prep LC is desirable
• Have experience handling hazardous chemicals including process waste
• Have experience working with computerized chemical processing equipment
• Have proficient written and verbal skills
• Be capable of multi-tasking
• Be capable of sound decision-making
• Have a solid understanding of cGMP principles with prior QA/compliance experience being a definite asset
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have good time management skills

This position involves shift work. Candidates must be available to work continental 12 hour shifts - days, afternoons, and nights on a biweekly rotation.

Additional Information

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.

The approximate annual base compensation for this position starts at $50,000 CAD (base salary does not include potential shift premiums or overtime). The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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

At Eurofins CDMO Alphora, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support our recruitment process, including preliminary screening of applications and resumes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

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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