Temporary Secretary jobs in Toronto, ON

Company Description

Eurofins 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 Description

Under direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor or Department Head, these positions are responsible for conducting Admin work for Investigation station. (Sample findings, Archiving, Stability trending). This role will be responsible for maintaining the investigation sheet and acting as a liaison between the Lab and various departments.

Responsibilities:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards.
• Perform destruction of cannabis samples in accordance with regulatory and SOP requirements.
• Organize and maintain the cannabis sample storage room, ensuring proper labeling and inventory control.
• Provide daily support to each lab station in locating and managing sample inventory.
• File, scan, organize, store and maintain documentation as well as other administrative responsibilities; Organize, prioritize, and deliver accurate Documentation requested by Investigator/ Lab manager/ Designee.
• Assist in planning and organizing excel sheet for Investigation.
• Perform stability trending for stability samples.
• Respond to client inquiries by providing information about the Investigation.
• Follow up on open and outstanding investigation to determine their status.
• Maintain investigation/Deviation records.
• Perform Archiving for the Investigation/Regular reports.
• Assist Investigator to find the raw data for the investigation purpose.
• Assist Investigator/Lab personnel to find samples for the sample room.
• Perform any other administrative tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Management Staff.
• Assist the BD and CSR team to provide update regarding the investigation and their status.
• Ensure ongoing communication with Investigator and Lab personnel to ensure awarded projects are ready to start and executed on time.
• Perform destruction of cannabis samples in accordance with regulatory and SOP requirements.
• Coordinate the schedule of awarded projects with the chemistry laboratory teams.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Support the training of new staff.
• Any other duties as delegated by the Department Head or designate.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or a diploma in a related scientific discipline (B.Sc.).
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy in work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong computer skills and organizational abilities.
• Self-starter and resourceful individual.
• Familiarity with computer programs such as Word and Excel.
• Willingness to work overtime during weekdays or weekends as requested by the Supervisor or Management staff.
• Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned.
• Must speak and write English fluently.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently, while supporting a collaborative, team-based department;
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure;
• High level of professionalism, maturity, good judgment, and discretion when dealing in confidential matters;
• Exceptional computer skills with a high level of competence with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• Must be proactive, self-disciplined, and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance record;
• Willingness to learn with the ability to retain information quickly and apply knowledge to various scenarios.

EDUCATION

• Degree or diploma in a science-related discipline.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will be working in office and lab environments. The position requires the ability to lift up to 30 lbs, following established safety procedure. Proper handling of hazardous materials is essential, following established safety procedures and wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Additionally, there may be a need for extra hours, occasional weekend work, and evenings as necessary.

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

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.

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.

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