Filling Specialist

Septodont; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Septodont's Cambridge, Ontario site is hiring a Filling Specialist to operate filling machines and maintain aseptic conditions in a GMP environment.

You will handle line changes, perform in-process checks, and train new operators while ensuring compliance and quality across production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must be gown certified with strong gowning techniques.
• Current aseptic certification.
• Experience with GMP and regulatory compliance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience training others is preferred.
• Excellent documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up filling machines and line changeovers.
• Maintain aseptic technique and gowning standards.
• Perform in-process quality checks and troubleshooting.
• Provide training to new filling room operators.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor and maintenance.
• Follow GMP and safety guidelines.

Skills

Gowning certification

Aseptic certification

Good documentation practices

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Training others

GMP compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Filling equipment

Sanitation equipment

Job description

At Septodont, a global leader in dental products and a key player in pharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing (CDMO), we are proud to work every day to improve patients’ health and well-being.Present in more than 110 countries, the Group relies on the energy, expertise, and passion of 2,600 employees. With 6 international production sites, Septodont combines industrial excellence, technological expertise, and innovation to meet the needs of healthcare professionals worldwide.In North America, our operations include facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and Pennsylvania. Our Cambridge, Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma – a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of more than 675 dedicated professionals and modern facilities, we deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions to partners around the world.Beyond our expertise, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a stimulating work environment where everyone can learn, grow, and build a career that reflects their aspirations, supported by continuous training and internal mobility. As a socially responsible company, we place diversity and inclusion at the heart of our development, convinced that they enhance collective performance and foster human experience.Joining Septodont means becoming part of a human-scale international group and contributing to a meaningful mission: improving health for as many people as possible. What if your next professional chapter started with us?FUNCTION SUMMARY:The Filling Specialist is accountable to the Production Supervisor for all activities performed in the Filling Rooms in a manner that ensures all activities are efficient, effective and in accordance with the requirements outlined in Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for line changeovers, sanitization, cleaning of the linesSets-up and disassembles the filling machinesModels all Aseptic practices and behavior while involved in Aseptic processesUnderstands the first air principal to avoid cross contamination of products and their componentsUnderstands basic MicrobiologyFollows proper cleaning and sanitization techniquesMaintains annual Gowning CertificationPerforms filling in-process quality checks as requiredPerforms troubleshooting and minor adjustments and interventions on the filling machinesProvides preventative maintenance support on the filling machinesReports any problems of production equipment to Lead Hand / Supervisor of areaReports and works with the Production Supervisor and maintenance to resolve production/ equipment problemsProvides direction and oversight to operators in filling room or adjacent supporting areasSteps into Lead Hand role in absence of area Lead HandTrains new filling room operators on filling machine operation.Participates in Overall Equipment EfficiencyCommunicates the need for any filling room supplies and tools that are required to run production efficientlyFollows GMP and regulatory compliance requirements, and ensures quality standards are metUpdates Standard Operating Procedures and executes employee trainingAssists with MDI and DIR InvestigationsPerforms activities in the moment, under scrutiny from many departments and by the clientObserves and supports all safety guidelines and regulationsDemonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies and current standard business practicesPerforms other related duties as requiredBASIC REQUIREMENTS:EducationHigh school diplomaExperienceMust be gown certified with strong gowning techniques.Good documentation practicesMeets expectations on most recent Performance AppraisalDemonstrated mechanical aptitudeCurrent aseptic certificationTroubleshooting experienceWilling to work extra hoursTrainingexperience of others is preferredWork Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based for the duration of employment. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored immigration support.We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.