Production Technician

About the role

BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies.

BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent's Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent's Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence.

Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics.

The Production Technician responsibilities will include

• Rotating Shift work. 12 hour shifts, two weeks of days followed by two weeks of nights.
• Operate, monitor, adjust and maintain pharmaceutical processing units and equipment in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and/or Fermentation products.
• Executing both routine and complex production processes with the highest regard for safety, excellence and quality.
• 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.
• Work In compliance with GMP, GDP and standard operating procedures, performs production and assembly processes in a laboratory production environment.
• Operates production/filling/packaging equipment.
• Maintains records to comply with regulatory requirements and may assist with in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• May help in validating processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization.
• Work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Required to use a respirator.
• Able to lift up to 25kg.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma
• Lift up to 25 kg
• Communication Skills both written and oral

Desired

• Manufacturing experience
• Experience with documentation in a regulated environment cGMP experience
• Additional Details
• This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Pay and benefits

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $39,655.00 - $61,961.00/yr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location.

• Travel Required: No
• Shift: Swing
• Duration: No End Date
• Job Function: Manufacturing