Process Development Technician, Biologics- 12 Month Term

at  BioVectra Inc

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.
We are passionate about improving patient care by making better therapeutics as a contract drug manufacturing organization (CDMO) that supports the top pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the world. Be part of a team with a global reach that also has a great community vibe. We care about each other and live our values of teamwork, respect, professionalism, and quality. Diversity is one of our strengths as we strive to offer a welcoming and inclusive environment.
BIOVECTRA Inc. has an opening for a Process Development Technician, Biologics. This is a 12 month-term position based out of our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia facility. 12-Hour Rotating shifts are required.

• Working with a team of scientists on the development and optimization of microbial fermentation processes for production of biopharmaceuticals, including therapeutic proteins and pDNA/mRNA.
• Working with a team of scientists on the development of downstream isolation and purification procedures for the above-mentioned biopharmaceuticals.
• Operation of laboratory process equipment, such as fermenters, centrifuges, homogenizer, bioreactor vessels, filtration apparatus, and chromatography systems.
• Routine use of instruments such as balances, pH/conductivity during buffer and media preparation.
• Assisting scientists during process transfer from laboratory scale to production scale.
• Assisting scientists in preparation, testing, and maintenance of cell banks.
• Performing in-process tests: culture purity testing, culture quantification, Gram-staining, metabolite quantification, and other assays as required.
• Assisting in writing of work instructions and experimental work progress reports.
• Maintaining laboratory, equipment cleaning, ordering laboratory supplies and spare parts; calibrating and maintaining of laboratory equipment.
• Complying with approved safety practices for the laboratory facility.