Sanitation Technician, Production

AU00 Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd; Windsor; On-site; CAD 23,556 - 41,231; Full time

Job summary

BIOVECTRA, now part of Agilent, seeks a Process Steward / Sanitation Technician for production. You will sanitize production lines in a biologics facility, operate equipment, and handle hazardous materials as part of a rotating 12-hour shift (days and nights).

Responsibilities include process sampling, training collaboration, and contributing to SOP improvements while maintaining GMP compliance and a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 to 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Diploma in an applicable field is an asset.
• Pharmaceutical or FDA-regulated manufacturing experience is a major asset.
• WHMIS and First Aid certifications are assets.
• cGMP experience is an asset.
• Ability to follow SOPs with high attention to detail.
• Ability to weigh and measure chemical materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team-oriented and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Sanitizing and cleaning a pharmaceutical manufacturing clean room and related areas.
• Operating manual and automated equipment.
• Handling hazardous materials safely and properly.
• Performing process sampling.
• Collaborating on training for manufacturing batches.
• Providing feedback to improve procedures and documentation.
• Supporting quality system activities and batch records.
• Assisting with housekeeping, warehousing, and material staging as needed.
• Wearing PPE during duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety awareness

Procedural discipline

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary diploma (asset)

Job description

Process Steward / Sanitation Technician, Production

BIOVECTRA, now part of Agilent, is a leader in contract development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients. In this role, you will be responsible for executing routine cleaning and sanitation of production operation lines within a biologics manufacturing facility.

Shift & Schedule

Swing shift 12 hours – days (7am to 7pm) for weeks1 and2, 12 hours – nights (7pm to 7am) for weeks3 and4; ongoing rotational shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Sanitizing and cleaning an industrial clean room environment where pharmaceuticals are manufactured, including duct work, manufacturing equipment, floors, walls, and outdoor areas.
• Operating manual and automated equipment.
• Handling hazardous materials, including acids, bases, solvents, potent compounds, and APIs, safely and properly.
• Performing process sampling.
• Collaborating with other departments on process and equipment training for successful completion of manufacturing batches.
• 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 batch production records, work instructions, adherence to policies and SOPs at all times.
• Assisting with housekeeping, equipment cleaning, general warehousing, material staging and tanker operations as required.
• Wearing PPE while performing duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0 to 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education with a diploma in an applicable area of study is an asset.
• Industrial experience in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing FDA-regulated environment is a major asset.
• WHMIS certification and First Aid certification are major assets.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) experience is an asset.
• Ability to follow strict standard operating procedures and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately weigh and measure chemical materials for pharmaceutical production.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communicator, both written and oral.

Compensation

Full-time weekly schedule. Pay range $17.10 - $29.93 per hour CAD, plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.