R&D Tech

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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 Process Development Technician, Biologics, will be responsible for operating and maintaining fermentation and purification equipment in process development laboratories. This position will assist scientists during the hands‑on process development activities, critical to advancing innovative biopharmaceutical programs. Will occasionally involve supporting GMP cell banking and pilot plant work activities.

• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Operating manual, electronic, pneumatic, or computerized laboratory process equipment with supervision according to work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure experiments are performed as designed in a non‑GMP or GMP environment
• Collecting, labelling, and performing testing on experimental samples aligned with work instructions
• Monitoring experiments and identifying any issues. Supporting troubleshooting of the experiments with the team
• Ensuring the correct labeling of reagents and instrumentation in the PD laboratory
• Reviewing work instructions prior to runs and assisting in writing SOP’s and data entry
• Cleaning and organizing equipment and work area. Supporting lab organization (5S and inventory), as well as calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Assisting in preparation, testing, and maintenance of cell banks, including occasional cleaning of cell banking lab in a GMP environment
• Assisting the scientists and Manufacturing in supporting pilot plant operations when required
• Assisting in the troubleshooting of ongoing experiments to resolve unexpected challenges

• Post Secondary Education
• Ability to work rotating shift
• Required to lift (20kg)
• Using a respirator required
• Bachelor of Science preferred
• Aseptic handling techniques, sampling, and the analysis of materials
• Biochemical assays and purification procedures
• Related industry experience in fermentation and protein purification is an asset
• Technical proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and techniques
• Proficient communicator, both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

The full‑time equivalent pay range for this position is $20.37 - $35.65/hr CAD plus…