Process Technician (Kilo lab) - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

Job Description

The Process Technician (Kilo lab) role involves working as a team member on a shift under the direction of the Shift/Team Leader. The Process Technician (Kilo lab) will execute production batches supporting the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) at Eurofins CDMO Alphora’s cGMP manufacturing facilities.

In addition to this, the Process Technician (Kilo lab) will support departmental initiatives while working in a fast-paced environment while adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Eurofins CDMO Alphora's practices.

KEY 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.
• o Accurate and contemporaneous batch sheet entries
• o Second person verification as required by Production batch Records
• Work closely with other team members (Process Technician Level I/II/III/Senior Process Technician to complete daily tasks as assigned by the Shift/Team Leader on time and with “First time right” approach
• Set-up and inertion of process equipment
• Execute routine unit operations under supervision such as:
• o Filtrations
• o Phase separations
• o Refluxing operations
• o Atmospheric distillations
• o Reduced pressure distillations
• Perform cleaning of chemical processing equipment’s and facilities.
• Work closely across numerous departments internally including Technology Transfer, Engineering/Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Research and Development.
• Support exception management, continuous improvement initiatives in a cross-functional role.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with high potency API’s in isolators (Preferred)
• Have a minimum of a College Diploma or Degree
• Have 2-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing facility with preference for cGMP experience
• Have experience working with small-scale glassware (e.g. 1-5L glass reactors), small scale purification units (e.g. Biotage Isolera), Prep LC is desirable
• Have experience handling hazardous chemicals including process waste
• Have experience working with computerized chemical processing equipment
• Have proficient written and verbal skills
• Be capable of multi-tasking
• Be capable of sound decision-making
• Have a solid understanding of cGMP principles with prior QA/compliance experience being a definite asset
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have good time management skills

The approximate annual base compensation for this position starts at $50,000 CAD (base salary does not include potential shift premiums or overtime). The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Disclaimer: Salary information posted on sites other than the official careers page does not reflect the organization’s compensation and may represent estimated ranges provided by third-party job boards. The organization offers competitive wages and a comprehensive total rewards package, which will be discussed during the interview process.

At Eurofins CDMO Alphora, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support our recruitment process, including preliminary screening of applications and resumes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

This position involves shift work. Candidates must be available to work continental 12 hour shifts - days, afternoons, and nights on a biweekly rotation.

Additional Information

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.

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at .

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

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.

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