Production Sanitation Technician

Agilent Technologies, Inc.; Windsor, Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock options

Benefits package

Job summary

BIOVECTRA, now part of Agilent Technologies, is seeking a Process Steward/Sanitation Production Technician in Windsor, NS to support routine production operations in a clean room environment, emphasizing safety, quality and efficiency.

You will sanitize and clean the facility, operate manual and automated equipment, and handle hazardous materials while collaborating with teams to ensure batch success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0 to 2+ years’ experience.
• Post secondary education with a diploma in an applicable area of study is considered an asset.
• Industrial experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing FDA-regulated environment would be considered a major asset.
• WHMIS certification and First Aid would be considered a major asset.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) experience an asset.
• Ability to follow strict standard operating procedures and excellent attention to details is required.
• Ability to accurately weigh and measure chemical materials needed for the production of pharmaceutical products.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong communicator, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine production operations with the highest regard for safety, excellence and quality.
• Provide assistance to Production Technicians and Supervisors, and work with the manufacturing team to maximize production efficiency and meet departmental and company goals.
• Sanitizing and cleaning of an industrial clean room environment where pharmaceuticals are manufactured to include duct work, manufacturing equipment, floors, walls and outdoor areas.
• Operate manual and automated equipment.
• Handle hazardous materials including acids, bases, solvents, potent compounds, and APIs safely and properly.
• Perform process sampling.
• Collaborate with other departments on process and equipment training for successful completion of manufacturing batches.
• Provide feedback to influence continuous improvements during the review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation.
• Participate in BIOVECTRA’s quality management system, focusing on batch production records, work instructions, adherence to policies and SOPs at all times.
• Assist with housekeeping, equipment cleaning, general warehousing, material staging and tanker operations as required.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while performing duties.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Effective communication

Strong communicator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post secondary diploma asset

Job description

Process Steward/Sanitation Production Technician

BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules production, including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing companies. BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine production operations with the highest regard for safety, excellence and quality.
• Provide assistance to Production Technicians and Supervisors, and work with the manufacturing team to maximize production efficiency and meet departmental and company goals.
• Sanitizing and cleaning of an industrial clean room environment where pharmaceuticals are manufactured to include duct work, manufacturing equipment, floors, walls and outdoor areas.
• Operate manual and automated equipment.
• Handle hazardous materials including acids, bases, solvents, potent compounds, and APIs safely and properly.
• Perform process sampling.
• Collaborate with other departments on process and equipment training for successful completion of manufacturing batches.
• Provide feedback to influence continuous improvements during the review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation.
• Participate in BIOVECTRA’s quality management system, focusing on batch production records, work instructions, adherence to policies and SOPs at all times.
• Assist with housekeeping, equipment cleaning, general warehousing, material staging and tanker operations as required.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while performing duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0 to 2+ years’ experience.
• Post secondary education with a diploma in an applicable area of study is considered an asset.
• Industrial experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing FDA-regulated environment would be considered a major asset.
• WHMIS certification (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and First Aid, would be considered a major asset.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) experience an asset.
• Ability to follow strict standard operating procedures and excellent attention to details is required.
• Ability to accurately weigh and measure chemical materials needed for the production of pharmaceutical products.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong communicator, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Details

Full-time weekly schedule.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $17.10 - $29.93/hr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits.

Shift: 7 am - 7pm 4 on / 4 off for two weeks and 7 pm to 7 am 4 on / 4 off for next two weeks. Rotates back to days.

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day Duration: No End Date

Job Function: Manufacturing Graduate and Student Career Site.

Company Culture & Employer Branding

As a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. Leveraging more than 50 years of expertise, we create advanced instruments, software, and consumables supported by teams of highly skilled and knowledgeable people. With 18,000 employees around the world, our global reach and comprehensive solutions provide the most reliable and accurate results, as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes. We work collaboratively with our customers on their journey to make a real difference in human lives. Our culture is founded on trust, respect, and uncompromising integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation. We can’t wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Information about Agilent is available at Agilent.com.