Facilities Production Technician

Emergent BioSolutions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent BioSolutions in Winnipeg, MB, seeks a GMP-focused technician to support pharmaceutical production. You will maintain cleanroom conditions, document activities, and ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs.

Responsibilities include following procedures, operating NVP and SAS samplers, performing validations, using Lab Vantage LIMS and SAP ERP, and assisting with equipment moves and waste handling. This role requires attention to safety and the ability to work days, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing is asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to follow GMP procedures and SOPs.
• Willingness to work days, evenings, weekends.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP procedures; operate NVP machine and SAS air sampler.
• Perform validation studies for cleanroom areas and equipment.
• Use Lab Vantage LIMS for sampling processes and reporting.
• Maintain cleanroom supplies and inventory of consumables.
• Assist with equipment movement and waste decontamination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing

Tools

Lab Vantage LIMS

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

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Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to
communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.

Job Summary

Supports the production of pharmaceutical products according to schedule through the maintenance of the clean room environment and associated records to comply with regulatory requirements, current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow all written procedures according to GMP standards.
• Operate and maintain non-viable particulate (NVP) machine and SAS air sampler and perform Viable sampling using contact plates for cleanrooms.
• Perform Protocol execution for various validation studies for cleanroom areas and equipment.
• Use Lab Vantage LIMS for all routine and non-routine sampling processes (sample collection and submission to labs).
• Perform compressed gas sampling using MAS-100 unit (portable air sampler).
• Wash and sanitize sampling materials and wrap in sterilization wrap for autoclave.
• Operate filter integrity testers to confirm integrity of the cleanroom filters
• Maintain the inventory of consumables in the cleanrooms.
• Assist with equipment movement and setup to facilitate the changeout process.
• Assist in waste decontamination of Biohazardous waste from clean rooms
• Document all activities in appropriate controlled cleaning logs (review, reconcile, file)
• Use SAP ERP system to perform cycle driven and unscheduled work orders for filter replacement, cleaning of freezers, coolers and incubators
• Responsible for disinfecting clean rooms on daily basis as per the cleaning log requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent level of education is required.
• A Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing from a recognized institution or previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience would be considered an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to communicate and articulate information accurately in both written and verbal forms.
• This role requires the removal of jewelry as per cleanroom gowning requirements.
• Ability to lift and move materials/equipment when needed.
• Able to work on ladders or at heights when required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, protocols, work instructions, and other policies/procedures is required.
• Demonstrate good work ethic and ability to work alone or in a group setting.
• Ability and flexibility to adapt and complete shift work including days, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and background check.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and an extensive benefits package. Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .

ABOUT EMERGENT

Emergent prepares those entrusted with protecting their communities against current and future health threats.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community,we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

• Lead with Integrity
  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence
• Stand shoulder to shoulder
  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
• Own it always
  • We are engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Breakthrough thinking
  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
• Compete where it counts
  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.