Associate, Engineering II

Job title: Associate, Engineering II

Job description: About Apotex Inc.

Apotex Inc. is a proudly Canadian, global pharmaceutical company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 8,000 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex Inc. exports to more than 100 countries and territories and operates in more than 45 countries, with a significant presence in Canada, the US, Mexico, and India. Through vertical integration, Apotex is comprised of multiple divisions and affiliates including Apotex Inc., focused on generics; Apobiologix, a division of Apotex Inc. focused on biosimilar development; Aveva, an affiliate of Apotex Inc. fully integrated global developer and manufacturer of complete transdermal solutions; Apotex Consumer Products, a division of Apotex Inc. focused on brand name products; and Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (GAPI), a division of Apotex Inc. focused on the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for Apotex and third parties. For more information visit: www.apotex.com.

Job Summary

The Engineering Associate II is a Process Research and Development (PRD) project team member for assigned New Product Development projects, to establish safe, cost competitive and robust processes suitable for transfer to Production. Undertakes effective planning and execution of project experimentation and the evaluation of the corresponding results. Collaborates with other project members to ensure project timelines are adhered to.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in process safety testing, process development and optimization at the bench and larger scale.
• Tests chemical processes at the bench scale for the elucidation of critical process parameters.
• Captures essential physical, chemical kinetics and thermodynamic data and performs calculations necessary for the scale-up of given processes.
• Applies software tools for the simulation of process behaviour under different conditions.
• Completes all reports and documentation associated with assigned projects as directed.
• Acts as a member of the technology transfer team on scale-up implementation, and supplies information and/or performs laboratory experiments associated with this work as required.
• Assists in the acquisition of data from production facilities that can be used in the specification of feasible process conditions and for process simulation.
• Assists in the development, procurement, assembly and commissioning of new experimental equipment for use in process development.
• Participates in problem solving on assigned projects through careful observation, record keeping and data analysis.
• Meets all deadlines associated with projects as directed.
• Keeps the project and group leader of assigned projects up-to-date on experimental results.
• Ensures continuous professional development by regular review of field-relevant literature.
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.

• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education

• Minimum CET (or equivalent)
• Preference for B.Eng or M.Eng. Degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized academic institution
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal skills. Fosters good relationships with other departments to ensure a co-operative, mutually respective environment resulting in rapid resolution of problems and achievement of goals.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• The willingness to upgrade knowledge/education as required
• Experience

• No experience required with a M.Eng, or
• 2 years related experience with a B.Eng, or
• 5 years related experience with a CET (or equivalent)

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In accordance with Apotex Inc. (“Apotex”) policy, as of November 15, 2021, all individuals entering a Canadian site (including but not limited to employees, visitors, contractors and agency workers) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the current government requirements. Further, all employees must maintain all future booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada. Accommodation from these requirements for reasons pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, or any other applicable law (most commonly for medical and/or religious reasons) will be reviewed and considered by Apotex.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

Company: Apotex

Expected salary:

Location: Brantford, ON

Job date: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 23:52:01 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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