Production Technician

The Production Technician will be responsible to operate, monitor, adjust and maintain pharmaceutical processing units and equipment in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and/or Fermentation products.

This position will be responsible for executing both routine and complex production processes with the highest regard for safety, excellence and quality.

The Production Technician will be required to provide technical assistance and troubleshooting during production, as well as working with the manufacturing team to maximize production efficiency and meet departmental and company goals. 

7 am to 7 pm weeks one and two (four 12 hour shifts)

7 pm to 7 am weeks three and four (four 12 hour shifts)

• Operating manual and automated equipment to perform Microbial Fermentations, Down Stream Purifications, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) or fine chemical manufacture.

• Controlling processes from start-up to shutdown, including unit operations of microbial growth, expression, recovery, filtration, chemical synthesis, and purification. 

• Handling of hazardous materials, including acids, bases, solvents, potent compounds, biologics and APIs safely and properly.

• Performing process sampling and testing including pH, conductivity, spectrophotometry, osmometry, densometry, aseptic sampling and streak plating, 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.

• 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. 

• Assisting with housekeeping, equipment cleaning, general warehousing, material staging, and tanker operations as required. 

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Post secondary education with a diploma in an applicable area of study is considered an asset.

• 0-2+ years' experience working in a cGMP or regulated environment (food, aerospace, pharmaceuticals) is a plus.

• Excellent attention to detail.

•  Proficient communicator, both written and oral.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• WHMIS certification and First Aid, are an asset.