Afternoon Shift - Production Laboratory Technician - Bioreactor

CEVA Logistics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Vaccine Production Operator on the afternoon shift! This role involves managing production operations in a laboratory setting, ensuring compliance with GMP standards while actively contributing to the improvement of processes and productivity. You'll be part of a team dedicated to animal health, working in a dynamic environment where your ideas can lead to meaningful enhancements. If you're passionate about making a difference in animal health and have a background in laboratory or manufacturing settings, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and impact the future of health solutions for animals.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required; lab or GMP experience preferred.
• Experience with bioreactors is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage production tasks while adhering to GMP and safety standards.
• Participate in documentation and equipment validation processes.
• Propose productivity improvements and maintain workspace standards.

Skills

GMP standards

Production planning

Quality control

Aseptic processing

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

Bioreactors

Autoclaves

Centrifuge

Tangential flow filtration system

Job description

Afternoon Shift - Production Laboratory Technician - Bioreactor

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with. Together, let's share our talents.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife. Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Your missions:

This role is on the afternoon shift which is Monday-Friday 2:00PM - 10:00PM. The Vaccine production operator carries out manufacturing operations in accordance with appropriate procedures, in compliance with HSE standards, productivity targets and quality standards (GMP, hygiene). Propose ideas to improve productivity and they own their environment (workstations organization, quality and safety).

The operator will propose ideas to improve productivity and take accountability for their workspace. He/she is responsible for the daily activities of the laboratory and ensures they meet the appropriate specifications for the production of animal vaccines (harvesting, purification and aseptic filling activities).

The Vaccine production operator will participate in the construction of the new documentation system and the validation of the equipment and processes (clean zone, autoclaves, centrifuge, tangential flow filtration system).

Duties Include:

Managing Production

• Suggest set-up of the team’s work in daily Tier 1 based on the given production schedule.
• Execute production planning, reporting quality standards.
• Inform & escalate in case of issue or in case can’t solve/deviation.
• Monitor & improve his activity on continuous basis.
• Close & control work orders.
• Complete the processing, documentation and cleaning in an aseptic processing area.
• Work independently, complete daily tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Collect samples from various tanks, surfaces and environment.
• Perform equipment and instrument calibrations according to established procedures.
• Identify and report irregularities identified with any aspects of work.
• Review production batch records.

Budget & Cost Control

• Respect operating time yield standards.
• Analyze some variances and propose implementation of action plans.

Compliance and Safeguard

• Set-up/write SOP’s.
• Apply all standards (environment, quality, safety/ HSE, aseptic, cost).
• Perform In-Process Controls (IPC).
• Complete and check batch reports.
• Raise alert in case of dangerous situations, near miss/miss, QA deviation etc.
• Run internal audits.
• Participate in writing new SOP and Batch Production Records.
• Ensures 5S standards are met and maintained.
• Follows all health and safety rules and regulations.
• Participate in the validation process with guidance.

Operational Excellence: Continuous Improvement

• On the assigned workstations, ensure that CPS standards are applied.
• Update & monitor performance indicators on his/her line/zone, analyse gaps, propose and perform resolution actions.
• Propose and implement ideas for improvement (short/medium term).
• Carry out process confirmation as provided by the corresponding planning function.
• Guarantee compliance with performance and workshop storage standards in the assigned workshops; raise alert if needed.

Maintenance

• Ensure first level of maintenance and changeovers (=clean machines and keep them in good condition), escalate if any deviation/issue.
• Act as a responder for incoming spill calls. Be part of the spill response team.

Long/Mid Term Strategy, CAPEX

• Suggest small CAPEX investments to improve performance (below 5K€).

Project Management

• Actively participate in occasional site/department projects and in continuous improvement workshops.

Management

• Share good practices.
• Train temporary workers and/or junior operators.
• Own personal development: know skill matrix and suggest training to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your profile:

About You:

• You have a post-secondary education in a related field.
• Ideally, you have previous experience in a lab or GMP manufacturing environment.
• Ideally, you have previous experience working with bioreactors.