Manufacturing Technician (Cells CMC)

Aspect Biosystems; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Vancouver seeks a Manufacturing Technician to work on bioprinted tissue therapeutics. The role involves scaling up cell production, developing culture protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of experience in a regulated environment and possess collaborative skills. The salary range for this position is CAD $52,700 - $55,800 annually, plus benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for continuous learning and career progression

Equity shares

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a regulated environment or manufacturing.
• Understanding of GMP, GDP is a strong asset.
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability required.

Responsibilities

• Scale up cell production while maintaining quality attributes.
• Onboard new cell lines for studies and evaluate them.
• Develop release Certificates of Analysis for cell lines.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a regulated environment

Understanding of GMP, GDP

Ability to thrive in ambiguity

Collaborative skills

Education

1–2 years of experience in biomaterials or pharmaceutical production

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Technician to join our (Cells CMC) team. Reporting to the Manager, Process Development (Cells CMC), you will work on the manufacturing of bioprinted tissue therapeutics (BTT). You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to advance therapeutic cell development for bioprinting while ensuring adherence to regulatory and quality standards. You will work on cell production, optimize cell culture processes, cell characterization, troubleshoot challenges, and design processes that deliver reproducible outcomes aligned with Aspect’s mission to transform lives through bioprinted therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Scale up cell production from bench to pilot manufacturing while maintaining robust and reproducible critical quality attributes (CQAs).
• Onboard new cell lines to support various in vitro and in vivo studies by establishing cell culture and maintenance protocols. You will also evaluate new cell lines for bioprinting development and functionality.
• Support the production and supply of various cell types to Aspect’s CMC and R&D groups for downstream bioprinting development.
• Develop release Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for internal cell lines to document post-production characterization and ensure quality cell products.
• Work closely with R&D, CMC, quality, and regulatory teams to lead seamless non-GMP technology transfer(s) of cell isolation and / or culture processes in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with analytical development teams to integrate in-process monitoring and quality control assays into cell culturing workflows.
• Create, review, and maintain documentation such as SOPs, Batch Production Records (BPRs), reagent preparation forms, and experimental reports in Good Documentation Practices (GDP). You will also complete the internal IQ / OQ / PQ of new cell processing and manufacturing equipment.
• Contribute to regulatory filings by providing process descriptions, experimental data, and supporting documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Education + Experience : 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a regulated environment or manufacturing environment, preferably in biomaterials, biologics, or pharmaceutical production.

GXP Knowledge : Understanding of GMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements for cell-based therapeutics is a strong asset.

Intellectually Curious : You have a burning desire to learn more and aren’t afraid to ask questions.

Thrive in Ambiguity : You are highly adaptable, agile, and poised when faced with change, ambiguity, and competing priorities.

Collaborative : You thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment and believe that we can get further, faster by working together.

The hiring range for this role is $52,700 - $55,800, annually. Our ranges are based on market data. Offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. For candidates who exceed role requirements, we are open to exploring above-range offers. Note that base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Aspect. Members of the Aspect team also receive equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and support for continuous learning and career progression.

Who We Are

Aspect Biosystems is a Canadian biotechnology company creating bioprinted tissue therapeutics to transform how we treat disease. Our bold team of innovators and entrepreneurs have joined us from all over the globe to create a new class of regenerative medicine and work towards a future where our bioprinted tissues are used to save lives and make people healthier. We are endlessly curious and wildly passionate about what we do. Every person on our team is a key contributor to our success and is eager to roll up their sleeves to make a difference in the ever-changing world of biotech. If you are committed to making a real impact and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies, we want to hear from you!

Curious about our current perks and benefits? Learn more here .

At Aspect Biosystems, our strength has always been in our diversity. Different people, thinking differently, unified in creating a world that is better for us all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team. All aspects of employment — including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate — are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, provincial, or local law.

If you're interested in joining our team but don't see a job posting that matches your experience or background, we encourage you tosubmit a general application to be considered for future opportunities!

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