Production Technician

BWXT Medical Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Technician to join their team in the dynamic field of nuclear medicine. This entry-level role involves engaging in the complete production cycle, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while working with highly skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in a science or technical discipline and some experience in radioisotope production. The company offers competitive salaries, a company-matched pension plan, and a collaborative work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Company Match Pension Plan

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits

Education Reimbursement Program

Life Insurance

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or related experience in a science/technical discipline is required.
• Minimum 1-year experience in radioisotope production.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to manufacturing and processing of regulated products.
• Execute emergency shutdown procedures and maintain process documentation.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Understanding of Medical Isotope Procedures

Radiation Safety Procedures

General Housekeeping

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Science/Technical Discipline

Job description

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BWXT Medical Ltd. is a trusted source for the development and manufacture of nuclear medicine for biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical companies, and academic partners. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, BWXT Medical Ltd. employs over 300 highly-skilled people in Kanata and Vancouver, British Columbia.

We are currently recruiting for a Production Technician for our facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Location of Work: On-site: 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC.

Job Summary: The Production Technician position is responsible for performing duties related to the manufacturing and processing of highly regulated products within the Medical Isotopes production area.

Responsibilities

• The Production Technician must have the ability to learn, understand, and implement Medical Isotope process procedures as well as procedures pertaining to radiation and industrial safety.
• They must demonstrate the ability to perform the complete production process cycle which consists of material, equipment and facility preparation, product processing, order dispensing, product packaging, process documentation, and execute emergency shutdown procedures.
• They also perform general housekeeping and other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Graduate (3 years) education or related experience in an appropriate science/technical discipline is required.
• Minimum 1-year experience in radioisotope production.

Additional Requirements

• Works under general direction and guidance. Decisions are normally made based on interpretation of well-defined policies and precedent.
• Physical requirements:
• Good manual dexterity and grip strength.
• Push/pull hand carts with a force of up to 25kgs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 5kgs on a frequent basis and 10kgs on an occasional basis.
• Work with arms and hands on a frequent basis.
• This position requires the successful completion of a vision screening and hearing test as a pre-employment condition.
• In accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, the candidate must be free of a communicable disease.
• This position requires the successful completion of Health and Hygiene medical assessment as a pre-employment condition.

Why join BWXT Medical?

• Work within the growing and exciting nuclear medicine industry as well as with highly skilled employees.
• Competitive salaries.
• Company match pension plan.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Life insurance.
• Collaborative work environment.

The base salary range for this position in British Columbia (CA-BC) at the start of employment is expected to be between $71,146 and $87,139 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.

BWXT Medical Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives, and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Medical Ltd is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing