Process Development Technician, Biologics - Charlottetown, Canada - BioVectra Inc.

BioVectra Inc.

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Charlottetown, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

BIOVECTRA Inc.

is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

BIOVECTRA Inc. has openings for a
Process Development Technician, Biologics. This is a permanent, full-time positions located in
Charlottetown, PEI.

Working with a team of scientists on the development and optimization of microbial fermentation processes for production of biopharmaceuticals, including therapeutic proteins and pDNA/mRNA.
Working with a team of scientists on the development of downstream isolation and purification procedures for the abovementioned biopharmaceuticals.
Operation of laboratory process equipment, such as fermenters, centrifuges, homogenizer, bioreactor vessels, filtration apparatus, and chromatography systems.
Routine use of instruments such as balances, pH/conductivity during buffer and media preparation.
Assisting scientists during process transfer from laboratory scale to production scale.
Assisting scientists in preparation, testing, and maintenance of cell banks.
Performing inprocess tests: culture purity testing, culture quantification, Gramstaining, metabolite quantification, and other assays as required.
Assisting in writing work instructions and experimental work progress reports.
Maintaining laboratory, equipment cleaning, ordering laboratory supplies and spare parts; calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
Complying with approved safety practices for the laboratory facility.
College diploma in Biotechnology or equivalent in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry disciplines.
A Bachelor of Science in the study areas is an asset.
Previous relevant industry experience with microbial fermentation or protein purification is an asset.
Aseptic handling techniques, sampling, and the analysis of materials.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.