Production Technician

Agilent Technologies; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

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Bonus eligibility

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Benefits

Job summary

BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, recruits for a full-time Manufacturing position in Charlottetown, PEI. The role involves operating production, filling, and packaging equipment on a 12-hour rotating shift (days/nights) within a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities include weighing materials, assisting with process validation, maintaining regulatory documentation, and ensuring batches meet specifications. Prior manufacturing exposure and cGMP experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate production, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Weigh, measure, and verify raw materials for correct ingredients and quantities.
• Assist with validation of processes and equipment (filtration, cleaning, sterilization).
• Maintain accurate documentation to meet regulatory requirements and support in-process testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

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 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 pharma and biotech 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.

The responsibilities will include:

• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including days and nights.
• Comply with GMP, GDP, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while performing production and assembly processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Operate production, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Weigh, measure, and verify raw materials to ensure batches contain the correct ingredients and quantities.
• Assist with the validation of processes and equipment related to filtration, cleaning, and sterilization.
• Maintain accurate documentation to meet regulatory requirements and assist with in‑process testing to ensure batches meet established specifications.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• Manufacturing experience.
• Experience maintaining documentation in a regulated environment.
• Experience working in a cGMP-regulated environment.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $37,349.00 - $58,358.00/yr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations 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.

Travel Required

No

Shift

Swing

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

Manufacturing