Production Technician - Windsor, Canada - BioVectra Inc.

BioVectra Inc.

Verified Company

Windsor, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

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 has openings for

Production Technicians. These are

permanent full-time positions located in

Windsor, NS.

Operating manual and automated equipment to perform Microbial Fermentations, Down Stream Purifications, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) or fine chemical manufacture.
Controlling processes from startup 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, 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.
Adhering to BIOVECTRA's Health and Safety Policy as outlined in the BIOVECTRA Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Statements of Principle, and Responsibilities.
Additional duties as assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.
High school diploma.
Post-Secondary diploma or B.Sc. with a concentration in Chemistry or Biology an asset.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Two years work experience in a related field.
Industrial experience in pharma an asset.
GMP experience an asset.
Ability to work and communicate effectively in a dynamic team environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to work independently.
WHMIS certification, First Aid, are an asset
Ability to work 12hour rotating shifts.
Able to lift up to 25 kg.

**_BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package._