Production Laboratory Technician (6-Month Contract)
Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm
The Vaccine production operator carries out manufacturing operations in accordance with appropriate procedures, in compliance with HSE standards, productivity targets and quality standards (GMP, hygiene). Propose ideas to improve productivity and they own their environment (workstations organization, quality and safety). The operator will propose ideas to improve productivity and take accountability for their workspace He/she is responsible for the daily activities of the laboratory and ensures they meet the appropriate specifications for the production of animal vaccines (harvesting, purification and aseptic filling activities). The Vaccine production operator will participate in the construction of the new documentation system and the validation of the equipment and processes (clean zone, autoclaves, centrifuge, tangential flow filtration system).
Responsibilities:
- Suggest set-up of the team’s work in daily Tier 1 based on the given production schedule
- Execute production planning, reporting quality standards
- Inform & escalate in case of issue or in case can’t solve/deviation
- Monitor & improve his activity on continuous basis
- Close & control work orders
- Complete the processing, documentation and cleaning in an aseptic processing area
- Work independently, complete daily tasks accurately and efficiently
- Collect samples from various tanks, surfaces and environment
- Perform equipment and instrument calibrations according to established procedures
- Identify and report irregularities identified with any aspects of work
- Review production batch records
- Respect operating time yield standards
- Analyze some variances and propose implementation of action plans
- Set-up/write SOP’s
- Apply all standards (environment, quality, safety/ HSE, aseptic, cost)
- Perform In-Process Controls (IPC)
- Complete and check batch reports
- Raise alert in case of dangerous situations, near miss/miss, QA deviation etc
- Run internal audits
- Participate in writing new SOP and Batch Production Records
- Ensures 5S standards are met and maintained
- Follows all health and safety rules and regulations
- Participate in the validation process with guidance
- On the assigned workstations, ensure that CPS standards are applied
- Update & monitor performance indicators on his/her line/zone, analyse gaps, propose and perform resolution actions
- Propose and implement ideas for improvement (short/medium term)
- Carry out process confirmation as provided by the corresponding planning function
- Guarantee compliance with performance and workshop storage standards in the assigned workshops; raise alert if needed
- Ensure first level of maintenance and changeovers (=clean machines and keep them in good condition), escalate if any deviation/issue
- Act as a responder for incoming spill calls. Be part of the spill response team
- Suggest small CAPEX investments to improve performance (below 5K€)
- Actively participate in occasional site/department projects and in continuous improvement workshops
- Share good practices
- Train temporary workers and/or junior operators
- Own personal development: know skill matrix and suggest training to supervisor
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Drive Ambition & Accountabilities
- Influence Others
- Collaborate with Empathy
- Engage & Develop
- Shape Solutions out of Complexity
- Client Focus
Qualifications:
- Technical College diploma in a related technical / biological field.
- A bachelor's degree in chemical, biological or, Engineering Technology is considered an asset
- Experience in lab GMP environment.
- You have previous experience with Bioreactors
Disclosures:
- This requisition is for a current opening at our Guelph, ON facility
- Targeted compensation range is between $24.53-27.60/hr but may vary dependent upon education, skills and experience
