Production Technician

BIOVECTRA Inc. has openings for Production Technicians. These are permanent, full-time positions located in Charlottetown, PEI.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating manual and automated equipment to perform Microbial Fermentations, Down Stream Purifications, and Fill/Finish activities for Drug Substance or Drug Product manufacture.
• Controlling processes from start-up to shutdown, including unit operations of microbial growth, expression, recovery, filtration, chemical synthesis, purification, final fill and vial inspections.
• Participating in BIOVECTRA's quality management system, focusing on the batch production records, work instructions, adherence to policies and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Handling of hazardous materials, including: acids, bases, solvents, potent compounds, and APIs safely and properly.
• Performing process sampling and testing including: pH, conductivity, spectrophotometry, osmometry, densometry, aseptic sampling, filter integrity testing, etc.
• Collaborating with other departments on process and equipment training for successful completion of manufacturing batches.
• Preparing shift summaries and updating excel spreadsheets with key performance and quality indicators.
• Providing feedback to influence continuous improvements during the review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation.
• Assisting with housekeeping, equipment cleaning, general warehousing, material staging and tanker operations as required.
• Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Statements of Principle, and Responsibilities.
• Additional duties as assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• High school diploma.

• Post-Secondary diploma in an applicable area of study is considered an asset.
• Microsoft Office.
• Industrial experience in pharma an asset.
• Aseptic manufacturing experience is an asset.
• GMP experience is an asset.

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the "Apply Now" button.

Starting hourly rate is based on experience $22.00