Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise - So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:

- Certified Laboratories - Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
- Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) - A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
- Labstat - A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
- EAS Consulting Group - A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
- FSNS Certification & Audit - Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.

Job Summary:

TheScientistsareresponsiblefortheanalyticalactivitieswithinthelaboratory.Thisincludes:

- Ability to perform and assess the precision and accuracy of test methods currently in use by following appropriate QC procedures.




- Troubleshooting of specific methods and instrumentation and maintaining accurate records of any actions taken
- Effectivecommunicationandcollaborationwithothersaspartofananalyticalteam,includingprovidingtrainingas needed.
- Communicationand directionof analysis-specificactivitiestoteam members
- Interactionwithclientsontechnicalissuesas needed.
- Monitoring and reporting on the progress of project-related analyses during administrative meetings.
- Possess thorough understanding of ISO 17025 accreditation requirements and establishing documentation and procedure to comply with this standard.
- AScientistinvolvedintheconductofaGLPstudy must:
- Beknowledgeable inthosepartsofthePrinciplesofGLP,whichareapplicabletotheir involvement inthestudy.

Haveaccesstothestudy planandappropriateSOPsapplicabletotheir involvementinthestudy.

- DataReportingActivities
- Reviewandreportanalyticaldata.
- Troubleshootanalyticalmethodsandconduct investigationsrelatedtoclient inquiriesorout-of-specificationresults, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Exercise authorityto stopwork if necessary to ensure data integrity.
- Ensure results reported to clients are accurate and complete, in compliance with regulatory and quality standards, and meet client specifications.





- Method Improvement/Development

- Works with Operations team to manage lifecycle of analytical methods, including ongoing evaluation, continuous improvement, and modification of methods.
- Partner with R&D; team to develop recent analytical methods, providing technical support and expertise during implementation of newly developed methods.
- Gather and analyze data for validation purposes and compile findings into validation reports.
- Stay updated on industry advancements and latest technologies and apply relevant updates to laboratory practices and methods.

- SupervisionandDirectionActivities

- Provide support to Operations team in the performance of their duties specific to their areas of responsibility to ensure high-quality results and compliance with standards, including ISO and GLP requirements.
- Provide technical guidance on lab operations, troubleshooting and best practices to improve operational effectiveness.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to support audit and inspections.

- Administration Activities

- Ensure necessary documents required to perform work are organized and available to Operations team within project folder or LIMS.
- Review, advise and develop protocols as needed.
- Update and maintain laboratory SOPs and guidelines to reflect the latest standards and practices.
- Complete Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Reports (CARs), conduct investigations and respond to client inquiries.
- Maintain thorough and well-organized records, ensuring data integrity and traceability for all analytical activitie

📌 Scientist 1 (Kitchener)
🏢 Certified Group
📍 Kitchener