Senior Process Technician

Company Description

Eurofins CDMO Alphora is a wholly owned Canadian entity of Eurofins Scientific with over 200 employees.  Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing and development 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, pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) services, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

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.  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

Join Our Team as a Senior Process Technician!

At Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc., we’re seeking a skilled Senior Process Technician to lead operations, mentor team members, and ensure flawless execution in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute and troubleshoot complex chemical processing operations, including filtrations, distillations, hydrogenations, chromatography, and specialized tasks like pyrophoric material handling.
• Work independently and lead the shift in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Mentor and train junior technicians, ensuring tasks are completed “right the first time.”
• Collaborate with Team Leaders to assign daily activities and review work quality.
• Support preventive maintenance, plant utilities troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, safety standards, and accurate documentation practices.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Expand your expertise by working on complex operations in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced processes and specialized techniques.
• Be part of a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous learning.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact, apply today and grow with Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.!

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of a College Diploma or Degree
• Have 2+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing facility with preference for cGMP experience
• Have experience handling hazardous chemicals
• Have experience working with API or formulation pharmaceutical processing equipment, or related experience in food, cosmetics or specialty chemicals
• Have experience working with computerized chemical processing equipment
• Have proficient written and verbal English communication 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
• Have Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Experience with shift work: 8 hour - 24/5 and/or 12 hour - 24/7 (Continental shift schedule)

Compensation: The approximate annual base compensation for this position starts at $60,000 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.

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.

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.

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