Technician, Operations, Downstream Processing / Technicien (ne), Opérations, DSP

Job Description Technician, Operations, Downstream Processing This Technician position is within the Production Department at our Animal Health facility in Charlottetown P.E.I. The Charlottetown facility manufactures vaccines and biologics used within aquaculture farming. Leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation, tangential flow filtration, chromatography, cell culture platforms, and sterile filling. The Charlottetown facility is part of our global Animal Health Manufacturing Division network and is a key contributor to the manufacturing of animal health products. Working within one of the manufacturing operations teams you will be expected to be able to work independently and as part of the team to contribute to the daily completion and schedule adherence of production activities. The manufacturing operation is made up of teams that carry out the production activities for the preparation of equipment, buffers and media components, fermentation of bacteria, downstream processing of plasmid DNA and blending of the final vaccines prior to sterile filling. The position requires someone who can demonstrate a good attention to detail and achieve a consistent error-free execution of daily job responsibilities, be able to complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices and be able to identify opportunities for process improvement and employ basic problem-solving skills. Education Minimum Requirement: High School diploma or equivalent Required Experience and Skills: One (1) or more years of experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Able to follow/comply with Manufacturing Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies. Ability to demonstrates basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines. Able to work effectively with team members and show initiative to support others on the team when needed. Proficient computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: A 2-year college diploma in a Science related discipline Experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment. Experience with one or more of the following technologies/processes: Bacterial fermentation, Tangential Flow Filtration or Chromatography, Experience performing investigations and assisting in deviations. A good understanding of aseptic processes used in manufacturing. Experience using quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics. Intermediate mathematical skills preferred. Other Requirements and Information: Must be able to work 12-hour shifts (12-hour daytime shifts, 3-4 days/week including weekends) and overtime as required. Must be able to wear clean room garments and remain in clean room area for up to 3 hours at a time. Required to assist in disinfection procedures involving hazardous chemicals requiring the use of a respirator. Must be able to lift, move and maneuver small-medium sized equipment – up to 50lbs. Requires ability to stand for long periods of time. Requires frequent ladder or stair climbing. Must be able to read, write, understand, and comply with appropriate standard operating procedures. This job posting is for an existing vacancy position . The anticipated base salary range for this position is $50,160 - $75,240 CAD. At our company, we are firmly committed to provide fair and equitable pay for similar work and experience as a fundamental aspect of our workplace culture. Individual employee salaries will be based on several factors such as relevant experience, skills & proficiency, and/or other bona fide factors relative to appropriate internal comparators. At our Company, we lead with people. This role includes eligibility to our discretionary short-term-incentive plan which fosters a pay-for-performance culture. Also, our contemporary rewards and benefit programs go beyond traditional medical plans and retirement programs, to create a flexible, inclusive workplace to support employee well-being, development and long-term success. We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. AI tools are used to support, but not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. Required Skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Cultures, Cell Physiology, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, GMP Compliance, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Quality Control, Meeting Deadlines, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Primary Cell Culture, Process Improvements, Production Processes, Production Scheduling, Regulatory Policies, Shift Work, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing {+ 2 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Secondary Language(s) Job Description: Technicien(ne) de production Ce poste de technicien(ne) relève du département de la Production de notre installation de Santé animale située à Charlottetown (Île-du-Prince-Édouard). L’établissement de Charlottetown fabrique des vaccins et des produits biologiques utilisés dans l’industrie de l’aquaculture. Appuyé(e) par une équipe expérimentée et innovatrice, vous évoluerez dans un environnement où les principales technologies utilisées comprennent la