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LIMS & IT Support Technician - Eurofins Environment Testing Canada, Inc.
@ Eurofins
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Eurofins is hiring a full-time LIMS & IT Support Technician in Ottawa, Ontario, to provide first-line technical support for laboratory staff and laboratory computer systems. The work covers Windows and Microsoft Office troubleshooting, hardware and peripherals, account and MFA issues, and assisting with administration of the LabPlus laboratory information management system. Benefits include health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, an RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays and paid time off.
Pay:
$55,000–$65,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot Windows workstations, Office, accounts and MFA issues
- Install and configure computers, printers, scanners and peripherals
- Support laboratory instrument computers and remote access
- Assist with LabPlus administration and transfer-file testing
- Participate in LabPlus user acceptance testing and defect reproduction
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in IT, computer systems or engineering technology, or equivalent experience
- Strong Windows troubleshooting skills
- Experience supporting users in a Microsoft environment
- Experience installing and configuring printers, scanners and network devices
- Preferred: LIMS, SQL, Excel/VBA, Power Automate or Power BI experience
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | IT |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Information Technology, Computer Systems Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Eurofins
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Full company description
Since 1987, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 59 countries, operating over 950 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. Ever since its IPO on the French stock exchange in 1997, Eurofins has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies.
- LinkedIn followers
- 816,395
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 24,471
- Reported office locations
- Val Fleuri 23, Luxembourg, Luxembourg 1526, LU
- Avenue Herrmann-Debroux 48, Auderghem, Brussels Region 1160, BE
- Other recorded names
- Eurofins
- Specialties
- Bioanalytical services
- Food & Feed testing
- Environment testing
- Pharma Services
- Pharma Early Development
- Pharma Central Laboratory
- BioPharma Product Testing & QC
- Agrosciences
- Product Testing
- Genomic Services
- Forensics & Applied Genetics
- and REACH Services
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Since 1987, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 59 countries, operating over 950 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Biotechnology Research |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Luxembourg, Luxembourg |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1987 |
| Specialties | Bioanalytical servicesFood & Feed testingEnvironment testingPharma ServicesPharma Early DevelopmentPharma Central LaboratoryBioPharma Product Testing & QCAgrosciencesProduct TestingGenomic Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 87 |
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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.
Job Description
Position Summary
The LIMS & IT Support Technician provides first-line technical support for laboratory staff and laboratory computer systems. The role focuses on troubleshooting computer hardware, software, user accounts, printers, scanners, remote access, and laboratory workstations while assisting with the administration and continuous improvement of the laboratory information management system (LabPlus).
This position acts as the bridge between laboratory operations, IT, and Application Support to ensure efficient operation of laboratory systems and minimize downtime.
The successful candidate will be technically strong, highly organized, service-oriented, and capable of learning laboratory-specific workflows and software configurations.
Primary Responsibilities
IT Support
- Troubleshoot Windows workstation issues.
- Configure and deploy computers, printers, scanners, and peripherals.
- Install and update software.
- Troubleshoot Microsoft Office issues.
- Resolve account access problems.
- Assist with password, credential, and MFA issues.
- Troubleshoot Remote Desktop (RDP) and remote-access issues.
- Coordinate hardware repairs and replacements.
- Support laboratory instrument computers.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory computers and peripherals.
- Escalate infrastructure-related issues to IT and track progress through resolution.
- Maintain support documentation and standard operating procedures.
Examples
- User cannot access LabPlus.
- Printer needs installation or troubleshooting.
- Instrument computer disconnected from network.
- Scanner no longer imports COCs.
- Excel or Office activation problem.
- MFA or authenticator setup issue.
- Remote desktop not connecting.
Secondary Responsibilities
Laboratory Systems Administration
- Assist with both LIMS administration.
- Create and maintain:
- Packages: Parameters / Super Parameters / Options
- Regulatory Guidelines *
- Assist with transfer-file testing and validation.
- Participate in LabPlus User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Assist validating bug fixes and software enhancements.
- Assist with troubleshooting result transfers and reporting issues.
Examples
- Create a new sewer bylaw guideline.
- Add new subcontract parameters.
- Test a new LabPlus release before production deployment.
- Verify transfer-file changes.
- Reproduce and document LabPlus defects
Qualifications
Required
- Diploma or Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Systems Technology
- Computer Science
- Engineering Technology
- or equivalent experience
- Strong Windows troubleshooting skills.
- Experience supporting users in a Microsoft environment.
- Experience installing and configuring:
- Printers
- Scanners
- Network devices
- Desktop software
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Preferred
- Experience with:
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- SQL
- Excel / VBA
- Power Automate
- Power BI
- Experience in:
- Environmental laboratories
- Manufacturing
- Quality systems
- Regulated environments
Ideal Candidate
You are:
- A strong troubleshooter
- Comfortable figuring things out independently
- Detail-oriented
- Able to follow procedures accurately
- Interested in technology and process improvement
- Comfortable working with both laboratory staff and technical teams
- Interested in growing into a laboratory systems administrator role
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.
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 Ottawa, 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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