Production Technician

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

Job summary

Agilent Technologies, BIOVECTRA's Windsor, NS site, is seeking a Production Technician to operate and maintain pharmaceutical processing units for APIs and fermentation products. You will execute both routine and complex production processes with safety, quality and efficiency in mind, offering technical assistance to the manufacturing team.

The role requires whmis and first aid as assets and offers a full-time schedule with rotating 12-hour shifts, plus potential bonus, stock and benefits

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years’ experience in a cGMP or regulated environment (pharma, food, aerospace) is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient communicator, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• WHMIS certification and First Aid, are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and automated equipment to perform microbial fermentations, downstream purifications, API or fine chemical manufacture.
• Control processes from start-up to shutdown, including unit operations of microbial growth, expression, recovery, filtration, chemical synthesis, and purification.
• Handle hazardous materials, including acids, bases, solvents, potent compounds, biologics and APIs safely and properly.
• Perform process sampling and testing including pH, conductivity, spectrophotometry, osmometry, densometry, aseptic sampling and streak plating.
• Collaborate with other departments on process and equipment training for successful completion of manufacturing batches.
• Prepare shift summaries and update excel spreadsheets with key performance and quality indicators.
• Provide feedback to influence continuous improvements during SOP and process documentation updates.
• Participate in BIOVECTRA’s quality management system, focusing on batch production records, work instructions and adherence to policies.
• Assist with housekeeping, equipment cleaning, warehousing, material staging, and tanker operations as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficient communication

Independent work

WHMIS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary diploma asset

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.

Production Technician will be responsible to operate, monitor, adjust and maintain pharmaceutical processing units and equipment in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and/or Fermentation products.

This position will be responsible for executing both routine and complex production processes with the highest regard for safety, excellence and quality. The Production Technician will be required to 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.

Shift: 4 days on and 4 days off, rotating

7 am to 7 pm weeks one and two (four 12 hour shifts)

7 pm to 7 am weeks three and four (four 12 hour shifts)

• Operating manual and automated equipment to perform Microbial Fermentations, Down Stream Purifications, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) or fine chemical manufacture.
• Controlling processes from start-up to shutdown, including unit operations of microbial growth, expression, recovery, filtration, chemical synthesis, and purification.
• Handling of hazardous materials, including acids, bases, solvents, potent compounds, biologics and APIs safely and properly.
• Performing process sampling and testing including pH, conductivity, spectrophotometry, osmometry, densometry, aseptic sampling and streak plating, etc.
• Collaborating with other departments on process and equipment training for successful completion of manufacturing batches.
• Preparing shift summaries and updating excel spreadsheets with key performance and quality indicators.
• Providing feedback to influence continuous improvements during the review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation.
• Participating in BIOVECTRA’s quality management system, focusing on the batch production records, work instructions, adherence to policies and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Assisting with housekeeping, equipment cleaning, general warehousing, material staging, and tanker operations as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post secondary education with a diploma in an applicable area of study is considered an asset.
• 0-2+ years’ experience working in a cGMP or regulated environment (food, aerospace, pharmaceuticals) is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient communicator, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• WHMIS certification and First Aid, are an asset.

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

Occasional

Shift

Swing

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

Manufacturing