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Senior Process Technician - Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.
@ Eurofins
Oakville, Ontario
Overview
Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is hiring a Senior Process Technician to run complex chemical processing operations, lead the shift in the Team Leader's absence, and mentor junior technicians. The role is full-time, follows a continental shift schedule (8-hour 24/5 or 12-hour 24/7), and pays from about $60,000 CAD base plus shift premiums.
Pay:
Up to $60,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Execute and troubleshoot complex chemical processing operations
- Lead the shift in the absence of the Team Leader
- Mentor and train junior technicians
- Support preventive maintenance and process improvement
- Ensure cGMP, SOP and documentation compliance
Requirements summary:
- College diploma or degree
- 2+ years in chemical manufacturing, cGMP preferred
- Experience handling hazardous chemicals
- API or formulation equipment experience
- Shift work: 8-hour 24/5 or 12-hour 24/7 continental schedule
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| 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 | 62 |
| View page |
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
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)
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 $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.
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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