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Senior Instrumentation Technician

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
CA$30 - CA$52/hr
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Job Description BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies.

BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics.

The responsibilities will include:

  • Responsible for performing a variety of technical support duties in one or more manufacturing areas, which may involve working with and assisting engineers
  • Duties may be related to the selection, installation, maintenance, repair and support of manufacturing equipment; technical support of one or more production/fabrication processes, product testing and troubleshooting; and/or technical analyses and problem-solving
  • Carries out and/or assists in the development, improvement and optimization of standards, processes and procedures in the manufacturing environment, which may include cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety and compliance
  • May assist in qualifying sources of raw materials, chemicals and other ingredients used in the manufacturing process
  • May use layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals and rough sketches or drawings to set up, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment and perform maintenance and repairs
  • Works with engineers to develop, execute and track the testing and problem resolution of new and existing components, parts, products or processes/systems
  • Compiles and maintains applicable documentation
  • May design and/or build tools
  • Overtime and Call-Ins as required

Qualifications Required:

  • Five years of industrial experience
  • Post secondary education in relevant field
  • Technical experience with proficiency with hand tools and instruments (calibration)

Desired:

  • previous cGMP environment
  • PLC experience
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Attention to detail

Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $29.73 - $52.03/hr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: Manufacturing

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