R&D Tech

Job Description
BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in contract development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company specializes 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 Windsor, NS, and Charlottetown, PEI, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including more than 20 top pharma and biotech companies.

BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD). The Senior Technician, Process Development will operate and maintain fermentation and purification equipment in process development laboratories with minimal supervision. The individual will act as team lead during experiments, provide technical assistance, train coworkers, and ensure safe working practices. The position supports scientists during hands‑on process development activities and occasionally supports GMP cell banking and pilot plant work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervise shift activities and follow work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure experiments are performed as designed in a non‑GMP or GMP environment.

Act as lead hand on shift, supervising technicians during process development experiments.

Verify completion of work instructions at shift end and communicate during handoff.

Verify samples are collected, labelled, and tested according to the experimental plan.

Train junior employees in processes based on experience with specific equipment.

Operate manual, electronic, pneumatic, or computerized laboratory process equipment.

Monitor experiments, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues with equipment.

Ensure correct labelling of reagents and instrumentation.

Review work instructions prior to runs and assist in writing SOPs; assist with data entry.

Clean and organize equipment and work area. Support lab organization (5S and inventory), and calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Assist in preparation, testing, and maintenance of cell banks, including cleaning in a GMP environment.

Assist scientists and manufacturing in supporting pilot plant operations when required.

Comply with approved safety practices for the laboratory facility.

Accurately record experimental data in accordance with BIOVECTRA’s data integrity policy CP0011.

Follow the company’s quality standard (quality management system procedures).

Additional duties assigned based on business needs and supervisor request.

WORK CONDITIONS

Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts.

Ability and willingness to work after hours and on weekends if required.

Overtime as required.

Heavy lifting occasionally required (up to 20 kg).

Respirator use required.

Ability and willingness to work with potent compounds and follow all safety precautions and protocols.

Qualifications

Required:

Post‑secondary education.

Desired:  Undergraduate degree in microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline.

cGMP experience.

Experience with aseptic handling techniques, sampling, and analysis of materials.

Biochemical assays knowledge.

Related industry experience in fermentation and protein purification is an asset.

Additional Details
This job has a full‑time weekly schedule.

Pay range: $23.88 – $41.79 hr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. During the hiring process, recruiters can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country is available at

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:

No

Shift: Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function: R&D

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