Technician, Operations, Fermentation​/Technicien; ne), Opérations, Fermentation

Job Description:

This Technician position is within the Fermentation Department at the Animal Health facility in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The facility manufactures vaccines and biologics for aquaculture farming, utilizing fermentation, tangential flow filtration, chromatography, cell culture platforms, and sterile filling. You will work as part of a manufacturing operations team, contributing to daily production activities, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement.

• Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Produce antigens according to approved Outline of Production/Product Dossiers and cGMP guidelines.
• Support antigen and freeze‑dry vaccine production per standard operating procedures.
• Complete environmental monitoring (both viable and non‑viable).
• Prepare materials for production: organizing, labeling, wrapping, and sterilizing.
• Ensure equipment and materials are ready for production technicians.
• Maintain cleanliness of production areas and assist in disinfection, cleaning, and sterilization procedures.
• Assist in media preparation and other supporting activities.
• Record temperatures, room pressures; sample purified water and clean steam.
• Support fermentation operators by cleaning fermenters and associated parts, and by setting up and tearing down fermenters.
• Prepare and modify SOPs as required.
• Use SAP and other local computerized systems for material consumption.
• Perform any other duties as requested.

• 2‑year biotechnology diploma required; bachelor’s degree in life sciences preferred.
• 1‑3 years of experience in GMP biomanufacturing within a fermentation environment.
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing, SOP and batch record preparation.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines, HSE regulations, and quality systems.
• Experience performing investigations, writing deviations, and documenting non‑conformities.
• Intermediate to expert MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

• 12‑hour shifts (daytime) with 3‑4 days per week, including some weekends; overtime as needed.
• Wear clean‑room garments and remain in clean‑room area for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Assist in disinfection procedures involving hazardous chemicals requiring respirator use.
• Lift, move, and maneuver equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for long periods and frequently climb ladders or stairs.
• Read, write, and understand standard operating procedures.

Base salary range: $50,160.00 – $75,240.00 CAD. The position includes eligibility for a discretionary short‑term incentive plan and access to a comprehensive benefits program including medical, retirement, and inclusive workplace resources.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.