BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies.
BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics.
The Process Development Technician, Biologics, will be responsible for operating and maintaining fermentation and purification equipment in process development laboratories. This position will assist scientists during the hands-on process development activities, critical to advancing innovative biopharmaceutical programs. Will occasionally involve supporting GMP cell banking and pilot plant work activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ability to work rotating shifts
Operating manual, electronic, pneumatic, or computerized laboratory process equipment with supervision according to work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure experiments are performed as designed in a non-GMP or GMP environment
Collecting, labelling, and performing testing on experimental samples aligned with work instructions
Monitoring experiments and identifying any issues. Supporting troubleshooting of the experiments with the team
Ensuring the correct labeling of reagents and instrumentation in the PD laboratory
Reviewing work instructions prior to runs and assisting in writing SOP’s and data entry
Cleaning and organizing equipment and work area. Supporting lab organization (5S and inventory), as well as calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Assisting in preparation, testing, and maintenance of cell banks, including occasional cleaning of cell banking lab in a GMP environment
Assisting the scientists and Manufacturing in supporting pilot plant operations when required
Assisting in the troubleshooting of ongoing experiments to resolve unexpected challenges
Required:
- Post Secondary Education
- Ability to work rotating shift
- Required to lift (20kg)
- Using a respirator required
Desired:
- Bachelor of Science preferred
- Aseptic handling techniques, sampling, and the analysis of materials
- Biochemical assays and purification procedures
- Related industry experience in fermentation and protein purification is an asset
- Technical proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and techniques
- Proficient communicator, both written and oral
- Excellent interpersonal and team skills
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $20.37 - $35.65/hr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent 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.Travel Required: NoShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: R&DSkills Required
- Post Secondary Education
- Ability to work rotating shift
- Ability to lift 20 kg
- Using a respirator required
- Bachelor of Science
- Aseptic handling techniques, sampling, and analysis of materials
- Biochemical assays and purification procedures
- Experience in fermentation and protein purification
- Technical proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and techniques
- Proficient written and oral communication
- Interpersonal and team skills
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, company holidays, a personal holiday, and paid volunteer time create a broad leave offering. Time off can accrue into multiple weeks in the first year, supporting flexibility.
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