Production Technician

Agilent Technologies; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies, through BIOVECTRA, is seeking a Production Technician in Charlottetown, PEI. You will rotate through 12-hour day/night shifts operating pharmaceutical processing units and supporting API/fermentation production with focus on safety and quality.

The role requires a high school diploma; post-secondary education is desirable. Training on GMP/GDP and SOPs is provided, with opportunities for growth within AMPD at Agilent.

Qualifications

• Must follow GMP/GDP and SOPs.
• Ability to perform under safety and quality standards.
• Comfort with 12-hour shift cycles and lifting up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, adjust and maintain pharmaceutical processing units.
• Execute production processes ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot with the manufacturing team.
• Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Rotating shift

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-Secondary 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, 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.

Production Technician responsibilities

• Rotating Shift work. 12 hour shifts, two weeks of days followed by two weeks of nights.
• Operate, monitor, adjust and maintain pharmaceutical processing units and equipment in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and/or Fermentation products.
• Executing both routine and complex production processes with the highest regard for safety, excellence and quality.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting during production, as well as working with the manufacturing team to maximize production efficiency and meet departmental and company goals.
• Work In compliance with GMP, GDP and standard operating procedures, performs production and assembly processes in a laboratory production environment.
• Operates production/filling/packaging equipment.
• Maintains records to comply with regulatory requirements and may assist with in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• May help in validating processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization.
• Work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Required to use a respirator.
• Able to lift up to 25kg.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Desired:

• Post-Secondary Education with a diploma in an applicable area of study.
• Industrial experience in manufacturing.

Additional Details

This job has a 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. 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