Production Technician - Windsor, Canada - BioVectra Inc.
Description
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.
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