Bench Supervisor (Microbiology) - Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Toronto, Inc.

General Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods.
• Training Coordinator
  • Train staff on all techniques and methods used in the laboratory
  • Document and sign off training plans
• Exception investigation and management
  • Conduct and complete OOS investigations and other exceptions, in coordination with the Department Head.
• Support in the preparation and maintenance of SOPs, procedures and work instructions for the Microbiology laboratory.
• Coordinate the scheduling of samples to assigned Microbiology staff and ensure testing is started and completed in a timely manner.
• Occasional client communication where needed.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed current GMP standards, government regulatory, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
• Maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
• Perform sample preparation and analysis. Ensure a high level of accuracy.
• Ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
• Ensure to manage the cleaning and sanitization of the microbiology laboratory.
• Quality control procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Technical Skills:

• Good computer skills - proficiency with MS Office;
• Working knowledge of Laboratory Information management Systems (LIMS).

• Minimum of a B. Sc. In Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field. M. Sc. Or Ph. D. is an asset.
• 5+ years of experience as a microbiology team lead or higher. Supervisory experience an asset.
• Microbiology skill set (including but not limited to):
  • Microbial Limits Tests
  • Growth Promotion
  • Sterility
  • Antimicrobial effectiveness testing
  • Time Kill assays
  • Water and Environmental Monitoring tests (including sample collection)
  • Endotoxin testing
  • Antibiotic Assays
  • qPCR techniques, evaluation and troubleshooting
  • ELISA assays using microplate readers
  • Mammalian cell culturing
• Competent technical laboratory skills not requiring constant direct supervision.
• Must be able to handle all kinds of Biopharma samples, including potentially cytotoxic or other hazardous materials.
• Experience with a number of routine methods and procedures and some non-routine methods.
• Familiar with instrumentation/equipment handling.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Experienced in the operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of specified, instrumentation or equipment.
• Experience in RNA and DNA extractions.
• Familiar with sample preparation procedures.
• Follows directions accurately.
• Able to work independently on a variety of tasks.
• Strong computer, and organizational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in data/report generation, retrieval, and interpretation of routine analysis.

Working Conditions: This position will be working in a laboratory environment where standing is required for greater than 50% of the time to work at the bench when interacting with the staff. Light lifting requirements of up to 20 kg.

Evening and weekend shift work may be required. Overtime may be required to meet client or internal deadlines.

Please note that relocation to Mississauga, ON is expected in mid-2026.

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 GTA, 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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