Production Technician

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

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Bonus eligibility

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Benefits

Job summary

BIOVECTRA, now part of Agilent, is a leader in contract development and manufacturing for APIs, fermentation and related modalities. The Production Technician operates, monitors and maintains pharmaceutical processing units in Charlottetown, PEI, on a rotating 12-hour swing schedule (days for two weeks, then nights for two weeks).

Role requires GMP/GDP compliance, record-keeping, potential in-process testing, and possible validation work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Post-Secondary Education with a diploma in an applicable area of study.
• Industrial experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Rotate 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 APIs and/or Fermentation products.
• Execute both routine and complex production processes with safety, excellence and quality.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting during production and work with the manufacturing team to maximize production efficiency and meet goals.
• Work in compliance with GMP, GDP and SOPs in a laboratory production environment.
• Operate production/filling/packaging equipment.
• Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements and assist with in-process testing to meet specifications.
• May help validate processes and equipment 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-Secondary Diploma in applicable area

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 Production Technician responsibilities will include:

• 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