Job Description

Req #1022

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

BIOVECTRA 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 a Process Development Scientist, Biologics. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Windsor, NS.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Carrying out literature searches as appropriate to currently known methods; designing new synthetic approaches as required; and preparing research plans.
• Assisting in project evaluations including completing pro forma costing.
• Performing lab-scale microbial fermentation work, including familiarization, process optimization and raw material evaluation.
• Taking the generated fermentation material through midstream and downstream processing steps to final formulation and performing optimization thereof when needed.
• Participating in the scale-up activities up to pilot plant level.
• Supporting existing manufacturing processes, making modifications to the procedures/products as needed, and informing affected individuals to ensure a smooth transition.
• Implementing process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Writing experimental protocols, work instructions, and scientific progress reports.
• Preparing purified intermediates for use as analytical standards.
• Transferring technology and processes to technical staff, as an active member of the project team working effectively with analytical team, Quality Control group, and production personnel.
• Following the company's quality standard (quality management system procedures, as well as and cGMP regulations if applicable).
• Training and supervising technicians or summer students if needed.
• Complying with approved safety practices for the laboratory and manufacturing facilities.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• M.Sc. in microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, or biochemistry with a strong working knowledge of biologics fermentation and/or downstream processing.
• PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields is an asset. Alternatively, a B.Sc. with at least 2-5 years of relevant industrial experience would be considered.
• Experience in pDNA/mRNA process development work is a strong asset.
• Previous experience in industrial fermentation and downstream processing is preferred. Experience in cGMP environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of aseptic handling techniques, sampling, and the analysis of materials

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the "Apply Now" button

Closing Date: November 4, 2022

Individual 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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