Technician jobs in Canada

Our organization is growing! We offer both entry level roles as well as roles for more senior candidates with relevant experience, to join our expanding drug substance/API manufacturing operation.

WHO ARE WE?

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients – “API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.

The role requires a team player with a mature and responsible attitude capable of working safely and with close attention to detail. The role requires good documentation, organizational, and communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while adhering to cGMP guidelines. The ideal candidate is proficient in written and verbal communications, possesses sound decision-making, time management and interpersonal skills, and has an affinity for following structured process and documentation practices within a regulated environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute chemical processing operations following batch record instructions to ensure the successful completion of batches.
• Work in accordance with Environmental, Health and Safety Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Production Batch Records, Good Documentation Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Accurate and contemporaneous batch sheet entries
• Second-person verification as required by production batch records.
• Work closely under supervision with the more experienced members of the team (e.g. Level II/III Process Technicians, Senior Process Technicians and Team Leaders) to complete daily tasks as assigned by the Team Leader on time and with “right the first time” approach.
• Cleaning of process equipment and facilities.
• Set-up and insertion of process equipment
• Execute routine unit operations under supervision such as:
  • Filtrations
  • Phase separations
  • Refluxing operations
  • Atmospheric distillations
  • Reduced pressure distillations
• Safe handling of all chemicals including process waste.

• College Diploma or Degree preferred but not mandatory
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Capable of following detailed instructions
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Capable of sound decision-making
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Working knowledge of cGMP principles preferred but not mandatory
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing facility being a definite asset
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals being a definite asset
• Experience working with API or formulation pharmaceutical processing equipment, or related experience in food, cosmetics or specialty chemicals being a definite asset
• Experience working with computerized chemical processing equipment being a definite asset
• Experience with shift work preferred but not mandatory: 8 hour – 24/5 and/or 12 hour – 24/7 (Continental shift schedule)

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca

We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.