Senior Research Scientist, SSRD - Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.

Senior Research Scientist, SSRD - Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.

• Full-time

Company Overview:

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.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 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, providing contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Position Overview:

The Sr. Research Scientist Level I is accountable to the Senior Group Leader - SSRD & Process Analytical, for all activities relating to research and development. The Sr. Research Scientist I, SSRD is a key contributor to the ongoing research within the SSRD group.

The majority of the work performed is considered to be non-GMP. This position requires a University Degree in Chemistry (either PhD or MSc as a minimum).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core:

• Follow Environmental, Health and Safety rules/regulations and report any workplace incidents, injuries or accidents immediately.
• Adhere to the policies and guidelines set out in the Eurofins Alphora Employee Handbook.
• Work harmoniously with all fellow employees.
• Design and perform crystallization process development experimentations to achieve desired polymorph and optimized crystallization process.
• Design and execute high throughput experiments to explore synthetic organic reactions as well as polymorphs, salts and co-crystal formations.
• Perform experiments to monitor physicochemical stability of active pharmaceutical ingredients under accelerated conditions.
• Conduct fundamental physicochemical characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) using various analytical techniques.
• Support project management by generating plans and timelines, preparing regular project updates, and communicating to clients and other departments on project-related issues.
• Author project updates and process development reports.
• Work neatly to maintain the laboratory in an organized state.

Additional:

• May be required to assist technology transfer activities in manufacturing facilities.
• Adhere to relevant SOPs and other regulations while attending and performing operations in cGMP areas.
• Instrument maintenance under supervision of SSRD Group Leader.
• SSRD lab maintenance in collaboration with other SSRD team members.

Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Relevant experience: 1 to 5 years for PhD or 5-10 years for MSc.
• Strong experience in the use of FBRM and/or HTS equipment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Experience in crystallization scale-ups.
• Excellent teamwork abilities.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS:

Within the Company:

• Interacts with Analytical Services and Research and Development departments.
• Quality Assurance for preparation of regulatory documents.

Outside of the Company:

• Interacts with various contractors and suppliers of services and equipment.
• Supports communication with clients.

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, and 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.

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.