Production Technician

AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading radiopharmaceutical manufacturer in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Production Technician to support the production team. Responsibilities include preparing and sanitizing materials, ensuring safety compliance, and managing waste disposal. The ideal candidate holds a relevant diploma and has experience in a GMP setting. Flexibility for various shifts is essential. The company offers comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Group Health & Dental Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Parking Allowance

Qualifications

• Biotechnology certificate or relevant diploma in a similar discipline.
• Previous experience working in a GMP or aseptic environment.
• The ability to lift 23 kilograms (50-70 pounds).
• Willingness to work evening, night or day shifts on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sanitize materials and components for production.
• Perform routine cleaning and decontamination of aseptic areas.
• Prepare package for distribution as per regulations.
• Manage radioactive waste and sharps disposal.
• Perform routine inventory and stock count.
• Ensure work is conducted according to safety policies.
• Assist with production at other facilities as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biotechnology certificate or relevant diploma

Experience in GMP or aseptic environment

Ability to lift 23 kilograms (50-70 pounds)

Willingness to work various shifts

Education

Relevant Diploma

Job description

AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc. is a global leading GMP manufacturer and distributer of clinical and commercial radiopharmaceuticals. We work with our partners to transform patients’ lives by advancing high quality drugs for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.

We are a community that challenges ourselves professionally, takes pride in what we can accomplish together and values the impact we can make with our partners and patients across the globe. Start your career with AtomVie today and help us achieve our vision: to transform lives by revolutionizing healthcare.

About The Role

Reporting to the Production Supervisor as a Production Technician, you will support the production team by maintaining GMP areas, disposing of hazardous waste and packaging dangerous goods.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and sanitize materials and components required for production
• Perform routine cleaning and decontamination of aseptic areas and cleanroom suites
• Prepare of package for distribution as per Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances (PTNS), and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.
• Manage radioactive waste and sharps disposal following radiation safety protocols and procedures
• Perform routine inventory and stock count
• Ensure that all work is conducted according to safety policies and regulations
• Assist with the production of AtomVie drug products at other facilities as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience

• Biotechnology certificate or relevant diploma in a similar discipline
• Previous experience working in a GMP or aseptic environment
• The ability to lift 23 kilograms (50-70 pounds)
• Willingness to work evening, night or day shifts on a rotational or fixed basis or as needed
• Willingness to work weekends

Radiopharmaceuticals are perishable products that require just-in-time manufacturing to ensure supply demands are met without interruption. This means that flexibility to various shifts is required of this role whether that be evening, night or early morning shifts throughout the week/ weekends. We would be happy to discuss this further with you.

AtomVie Offers

• Group Health & Dental Benefits (from day 1)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Perkopolis
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parking Allowance

AtomVie is committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to innovate, collaborate, and better serve our clients and patients. We thank you for considering a career with AtomVie. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. We are dedicated to ensuring that every qualified applicant has an equal opportunity to thrive within our organization.