Technical Officer, GMP Buffer/Solution Preparation

National Research Council Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Research Council of Canada seeks a Technical Officer, GMP Buffer Preparation, to support the Production team at the Clinical Trial Material Facility in Montreal. You will prepare buffers and solutions under GMP, document results, and maintain strict cleanroom practices.

You will work within a team to transfer technology, follow SOPs, and ensure compliance with manufacturing specifications while handling process equipment and single-use systems.

Qualifications

• Significant experience performing buffer and solution preparation activities in a GMP laboratory environment.
• Experience operating, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining process equipment used for buffer preparation.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and SOPs in biopharmaceutical production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers and solutions in a GMP laboratory setting for production.
• Document experiments and test results with accuracy and traceability.
• Maintain cleanroom and production equipment to required standards.
• Assist in technology transfer to GMP manufacturing.

Skills

Buffer preparation

Aseptic techniques

GMP knowledge

SOP writing

Process equipment handling

Material weighing

Single-use technology

Education

Bachelor in Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field

Collegial diploma with significant experience

Tools

Single-use technology

Job description

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Technical Officer, GMP Buffer/Solution Preparation

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit:Human Health Therapeutics

Classification:TO-3

Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements:English or French

Work arrangements:Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

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The role

We are looking for a Technical Officer, GMP Buffer Preparation, to support the Production team at the Clinical Trial Material Facility. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The successful candidate will play an important role within a team in charge of production process of promising biotherapeutics and vaccines, from the technology transfer to the GMP manufacturing. The effort of this team will directly contribute to the clinical development of vaccines and therapeutic candidates for Canadian small and medium‑sized enterprises (SME’s). Responsibilities of the candidate will include the preparation of buffer solution, conducting according to GMP, documenting and analyzing domain‑specific experiments/tests, maintaining clean room and process equipment in a highly controlled environment.

This technical officer position would appeal to someone who has a passion for working in a controlled laboratory (GMP) environment, contributing to and following established standard operating procedures, efficiently document experimental and manufacturing activities and results in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor in Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field.

Collegial diploma combined with relevant and significant experience may be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

• Significant experience performing buffer and solution preparation activities in a GMP laboratory environment of pharmaceutical or biotechnology production preferably related to vaccines and / or biotherapies (mandatory).
• Significant experience in aseptic techniques.
• Experience operating, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining process equipment used for buffer preparation, filtration, mixing, and material handling.
• Experience performing production calculations, dispensing and weighing raw materials, and verifying critical process parameters to ensure compliance with manufacturing specifications.
• Experience working with single-use technology may be considered an asset.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Knowledge of biomanufacturing principles, and GMP requirements applied to pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical products.
• Ability to write, review and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), write and manage controlled changes, describe, elevate and report any deviations and write GMP work instructions.
• Knowledge of working techniques in an aseptic environment.
• Knowledge of buffer and solution preparation principles, including calculations, raw material handling, weighing, mixing, filtration, and the operation of associated process equipment.
• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 3)

NRC employees enjoy a wide‑range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well‑being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre‑qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one‑year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• Must be able to work in a physical environment requiring manual dexterity, crouching, bending and handling heavy and bulky objects.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (26430) to:

Closing Date: 23 November 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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