Process Technician - Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.

at  Eurofins Canada BioPharma

IN 2023, EUROFINS GENERATED TOTAL REVENUES OF EUR 6.515 BILLION, AND HAS BEEN AMONG THE BEST PERFORMING STOCKS IN EUROPE OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.

Job Description

• 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.

  Accurate and contemporaneous batch sheet entries

  Second-person verification as required by production batch records

• Work closely under supervision with the more experienced members of the team (e.g. Level II/III Process Technicians, Senior Process Technicians and Team Leaders) to complete daily tasks as assigned by the Team Leader on time and with “right the first time” approach.

• Cleaning of process equipment and facilities.
• Set-up and inertion of process equipment
• Execute routine unit operations under supervision such as:
• Filtrations
• Phase separations
• Refluxing operations
• Atmospheric distillations
• Reduced pressure distillations
• Safe handling of all chemicals including process waste.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a minimum of a College Diploma or Degree
• Have 2+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing facility with preference for cGMP experience
• Have experience handling hazardous chemicals
• Have experience working with API or formulation pharmaceutical processing equipment, or related experience in food, cosmetics or specialty chemicals
• Have experience working with computerized chemical processing equipment
• Have proficient written and verbal English communication 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
• Have Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Experience with shift work: 8 hour - 24/5 and/or 12 hour - 24/7 (Continental shift schedule)
  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 www.eurofins.ca.
  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 www.eurofins.ca
  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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