Sample Prep Technician (Temporary Contract) - Eurofins Experchem laboratories, Inc.

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Sample Prep Technician (Temporary Contract) - Eurofins Experchem laboratories, Inc.Full-time Compensation: up to CAD 18 - hourlyCompany DescriptionEurofins 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. 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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.In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionEurofins Experchem laboratories, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Sample Prep Technician for a temporary contract position in Toronto, Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, processing, and organizing laboratory samples with precision and efficiency. You will work as part of a collaborative laboratory team, ensuring all samples are handled according to established protocols and quality standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to our laboratory operations while developing your technical skill set in a professional analytical environment.AuthorityThe Sample Prep Technician receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to the department manager or appointed designate, for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position. The Sample Prep Technician has authority to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for carrying out sample preparation, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound business or technical judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory.Overall Objectives and ResponsibilitiesMain Assignment: Responsible for splitting, commination, and homogenization of incoming samples in compliance with all applicable standard operating procedures and quality systems. Care and maintenance of equipment associated with this activity. Performs any duties as required by management or department not specifically detailed in this job description. Specific Assignments: Prepare incoming test samples by splitting, grinding with appropriate grinders, and homogenize for further testing in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable quality control procedures. Clean workplace and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and general housekeeping requirements. Provide feedback to department manager for suggested improvement of procedures. Monitor and meet TAT requirements for sample workflow, and keep department manager informed when capacity constraints are anticipated that may delay TAT. Record supplies taken from stockroom in the logbook, and note any supplies that may need ordering and/or rush delivery. Maintains assigned equipment...