Manufacturing Technician, Clean Room

STICA STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Technician, Clean Room to join our Manufacturing team in Vancouver. You will maintain a controlled cleanroom environment, perform cleaning, disinfection, solution preparation, labeling, and waste removal to support aseptic manufacturing operations.

Shifts primarily run 6:00 pm–2:00 am PST with potential variations, overtime, and weekend work based on production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and complete documentation accurately.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP and ISO 13485 is an asset.
• Physically capable of lifting 25–30 lbs and working in a cold room.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect aseptic cleanrooms and non-classified areas according to SOPs.
• Maintain documentation for daily cleaning activities in GMP/GDP systems.
• Stock cleaning supplies and manage waste, labeling, and storage.
• Support material stocking, transfer, housekeeping, and gowning training.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Cleanroom Manager to adapt to production schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 25–30 lbs

Reading SOPs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

STEMCELL Technologies is looking for a Manufacturing Technician, Clean Room to join our Manufacturing team and help maintain a controlled cleanroom environment that supports the production of high-quality STEMCELL products that drive science forward. In this role, you will perform essential cleaning and disinfection activities to maintain a suitable aseptic environment for manufacturing operations. Your responsibilities will include solution preparation and labelling, mopping and disinfecting surfaces, inventory replenishment, waste removal, and general facility upkeep. This is a great opportunity to develop hands-on experience with cleanroom controls, GMP practices, and disinfection strategies while working closely with the Manufacturing Cleanroom team. This position requires flexibility to work shifts based on business needs, with the majority of shifts scheduled from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am PST. Some flexibility for earlier or later shifts as well as overtime and weekend shifts may be required based on the production schedule.

Job Description Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow approved SOPs and schedules to perform cleaning and disinfection of aseptic cleanrooms and non-classified areas, including mopping and wiping ceilings, walls, floors, and equipment, as well as removing waste.


• Accurately complete and review all written and electronic documentation in accordance with GMP and GDP requirements, ensuring daily cleaning activities are properly recorded.


• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies, tools, and disinfectants, including proper labeling and storage, to support organizational, GMP, and ISO cleanliness standards.


• Perform material stocking, transfer, housekeeping, and other support activities for regulated and non-regulated manufacturing areas while maintaining required gowning qualifications and training.


• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Cleanroom Manager and technicians to coordinate priorities, elevate issues, follow all safety requirements, and remain flexible to support shift-based production demands and other duties within training and skill level.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• High school diploma with 0–3 years of relevant work experience.


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance speed, accuracy, and quality in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to follow written procedures and accurately complete documentation in accordance with established requirements.


• Working knowledge of regulated environments and quality systems, including ISO 13485 and cGMP, is considered an asset.


• Strong communication skills required and computer literacy preferred, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, including lifting 25–30 lbs and working in a cold room environment.

About STEMCELL Technologies

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists-standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada. This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

Equal Opportunity Employment

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are.

We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging.

STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination.

Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for this job ranges from: $47,300.00 - $62,700.00 STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

Company Vision

We all begin our lives curious about the world around us, the way it works and our place in it. At STEMCELL Technologies, we never lose that curiosity. It inspires and motivates us to discover and innovate. It drives us to develop technologies, create products, and offer services that will help scientists around the world do research that progresses scientific knowledge and supports breakthroughs. In the field of biotechnology, there is no better company in which to find inspiration, fulfill your potential and define your success with like-minded people. We specialize in the development of specialty cell culture media and cell isolation systems. Our products are used to drive the fields of stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research forward. We are Scientists Helping Scientists.