Production Technician III

Piramal Healthcare (Canada) Limited; Aurora; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Healthcare (Canada) Limited is seeking a Production Technician III to join our pilot plant operations in Canada. This role contributes to small-scale production of active pharmaceutical ingredients in compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will load/unload vessels, assist with transfers, perform batch filtrations, equipment setup, and documentation, while maintaining safety and quality at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience with cGMP and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Strong attention to safety and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading vessels and transferring liquids/solids between vessels.
• Performing batch filtrations and distillations and monitoring process parameters.
• Dismantling, cleaning, assembling and setting up production equipment; completing logs.

Skills

cGMP

Production

Equipment operation

Job description

Be the First to Apply Division Piramal Pharma Solutions Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title Production Technician III

Job Description Contribute to the small scale (Pilot Plant & Kilo Lab) production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates in a safe and efficient manner that is compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), government regulations and meets customer’s expectations. Perform all duties regarding batch process with minimal direction from a senior level Technician according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

Activities include:

• Loading/unloading vessels
• Transferring liquids and solids between vessels
• Charging liquids and solids to a vessel
• Performing gas additions from pressurized cylinders
• Completing batch filtrations and distillations (e.g. Vacuum distillations) while monitoring parameters
• Operation of process equipment (e.g. pumps/hoses, sparkler filters, robot filters, scrubber systems, Heating/Cooling units and Prax-air sytem (Pilot Plant only)
• Completing production related documentation
• Provide basic troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment and processes in areas of qualification in conjunction with a senior level Technician
• Dismantle, clean, assemble and set-up production equipment and complete cleaning logs
• Sample materials and products by reviewing and preparing documentation, preparing the sampling and protective equipment, obtaining the sample and submitting to Quality and Compliance function
• Maintain cleanliness and order of work area to ensure cGMP and safety compliance
• Package, apply labels and lot numbers to identify batches
• Handle skin sensitised product while ensuring good hygiene practices
• Actively train on SOP’s, Technical Manuals and safety procedures as required
• Document and record all necessary information/data as per SOP and GMP requirements (e.g. batch sheets, logs, equipment ID cards etc.)
• Provide guidance to other Production Technicians as required
• Participate in opportunities to develop industry relevant production knowledge
• Act as an operations department representative on cross-functional teams regarding validation, process optimisation problem products, etc.
• Practice compliance with cGMP and safe operations (e.g. wearing Personal Protective Equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus and cartridge respirators

Perform other duties as assigned

Canada Salary Range :CAD28.00 - CAD0.00/Per Hour

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL's associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.