Job Description

Req #1577Thursday, July 11, 2024BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.BIOVECTRA Inc. has an opening for Pharmaceutical Process Engineer. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Charlottetown, PEI.The candidate will be responsible for:

• Tracking and monitoring process metrics and identifying continuous improvement areas, and process change or improvement requirements.
• Processing, equipment, and engineering improvements/modifications to existing manufacturing equipment.
• Designing, procuring, installing, commissioning, and qualifying of new pharmaceutical processes and equipment.
• Troubleshooting process equipment, to improve operation and efficiency.
• Designing and procuring new process and utility equipment, conferring with vendors to determine product specifications, materials or parts, materials of construction and evaluating products according to quality standards.
• Prioritizing and executing assigned project deliverables, including adherence to budgets and schedules, coordinating project startup, commissioning, and qualification activities with internal and external groups.
• Preparing and executing commissioning and qualification protocols, including data collection and statistical analysis.
• Hands-on startup of new process equipment and instrumentation, including troubleshooting equipment and instrumentation during commissioning activities.
• Developing and updating AutoCAD drawings, including review/edit of "As Built" drawings in coordination with outside contractors.
• Preparing conceptual design packages and return on investment reports.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Six Sigma or Lean Certification would be an asset.
• Five years work experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar regulated environment.

• Experience scaling up chemical processes from lab to commercial scale.
• Design experience with upstream and/or downstream process equipment.
• Experience with formulation manufacturing would be an asset
• Proficient communicator, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d buttonStarting annual salary is based on experience $65,000Closing Date: July 21, 2024Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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