Process Development Technician, Biologics

Description

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 responsibilities will include :

We are seeking a Process Development Technician, Biologics in our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia facility. In this role, you 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.

Key Responsibilities :

Twelve hour rotating shifts. Days and nights.

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 tea

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

Complying with approved safety practices for the laboratory facility

Assisting in the troubleshooting of ongoing experiments to resolve unexpected challenges

Qualifications

Required :

Post Secondary Education in a scientific discipline

High attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality

Desired : Bachelor of Science

Research Experience

Aseptic handling techniques, sampling, and the analysis of materials.

Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) experience

Previous relevant industry experience with microbial fermentation or protein purification

Aseptic handling techniques, sampling, and the analysis of materials

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $ - $ 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 : Agilent 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 : No

Shift : Swing

Duration : No End Date

Job Function : R&D