Manufacturing Technician – Filling Operations

Job title: Manufacturing Technician – Filling Operations

Job description: Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and persons with disabilities*.

• The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples.

City: Montréal

Organizational Unit: Biologics Manufacturing Centre

Classification: TO-2

Tenure: Term

Duration: up to 31 March 2023 with possibility for extension or permanent position under new business model.

Language Requirements: English or French

We are looking to fill three positions with this posting.

The NRC Advantage

GREAT MINDS. ONE GOAL. CANADA’S SUCCESS.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At NRC, we know diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, an open and inclusive work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system.

NRC welcomes all qualified applicants and encourages candidates to self-declare as members of the following designated employment equity groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. They are available to all candidates for further assessment. Related information received will be addressed confidentially.

Your Challenge

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for Manufacturing Technician, Filling Operations to support our Biologics Manufacturing Centre.The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The new Biologics Manufacturing Centre (BMC), at the NRC, will improve the health of and make biomedical innovations more accessible to all Canadians by providing access to additional domestic production capacity for vaccines and biologic products in times of national and global emergencies and for unmet needs. The BMC will be certified as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant, will have full end-to-end production capability for mammalian cell-based biologics. This includes a production capacity of approximately 4,000 litres per month, upstream and downstream processing, a quality control lab, filling and secondary packaging, and related logistics management for final products. In the short-term, the BMC’s top priority and focus is to help secure the production of a COVID-19 vaccine for Canadians as quickly as possible, once one is approved by Health Canada. In the longer term, the BMC’s focus will be on providing innovative solutions for the domestic production and supply of novel biologics for the future, while providing Canada with access to a facility that is ready to respond to emergencies, such as a pandemic.

Come and take part in the establishment of the facility and participate in obtaining a drug establishment license from Health Canada. NRC’s intention is to transition the site to a different business model over the next few years so the status of positions will be re-evaluated regularly.

The Technician will be responsible for carrying out all activities related to filling including preparation of sterile components, setting up and operating the filling machine, operate all sterile filling and final pack as required. He/She may also perform visual inspection and formulation operations. He/She will also carry out all activities related to equipment and parts preparation according to defined procedures; the operation and verification of decontamination cycles and basic maintenance of the equipment. The incubent will also be responsible for batch recording and area housekeeping.

Shift work will be required.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

College diploma in science or Engineering.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

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Experience

Experience working in GMP manufacturing operations, specifically in filling or aseptic operations, within a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment.
Assets:

• Experience with automation;
• Experience with isolators;
• Experience in instruments qualification, validation and maintenance.

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

All employees of the National Research Council are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Language Requirements

English or French

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of GMP requirements as applied to pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical products.
• Good computer literacy with ability to interface with computer systems.
• Solid knowledge of laboratory equipment use, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Ability to analyse and interpret results, identify problems and troubleshoot issues in a lab environment.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and to write work instructions.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations.

Behavioural Competencies

• Technology support – Results orientation (Level 2)
• Technology support – Initiative (Level 2)
• Technology support – Teamwork (Level 2)
• Technology support – Communication (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile:

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.

Compensation

From $49,298 to $69,364 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

• On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced the launch of a mandatory vaccination policy across the federal public service. The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the National Research Council requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that you attest to your vaccination status prior to the date of your appointment unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act. You can find more specific information on the collection and use of your personal information when you submit your attestation.
• Shift work is required.
• Overtime will sometimes be required.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (17500) to:

E-mail:

: 343-548-5849

Closing Date: 26 August 2022 – 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.

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Company: National Research Council Canada

Expected salary: $49298 – 69364 per year

Location: Montreal, QC

Job date: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:06:07 GMT

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