Job Description

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 Quality Control Trainer. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.


The candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning and executing laboratory training, including all procedures relevant to GMP product release (functioning in the capacity of Quality Control), for new staff for all laboratory-based positions within Quality Operations.
• Providing and/or coordinating training and support for instrumental techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-VIS and NMR and for bench chemical techniques.
• Overseeing and coordinating efforts to maintain departmental training in a current state, including verifying training.
• Leading efforts to improve Quality Operations laboratory training programs, including refresher training and skills upgrades.
• Coordinating training activities with the QC departmental leadership to look for synergies and avoid conflicts.
• Assisting the QC Manager and QC Superintendent in coordinating laboratory activities as needed.
• Performing laboratory testing as needed, including assisting with investigations.
• Performing GMP review for non-final product release data such as in-process data generated by the QC lab, and for data generated in training.
• Looking after basic Human Resources services for Quality Control laboratory trainees, such as managing time punches and providing performance feedback.
• Assisting the QC Manager in preparing and delivering end of probationary period reviews for new QC employees.
• Identifying test results which are out of specification and escalating appropriately when this occurs.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Bachelor of Science degree, emphasis on Chemistry preferred.
• At least two years of laboratory experience in a GMP environment is required.
• At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines, particularly as they are pertinent to work in a laboratory setting.
• A broad array of strong technical competencies, which must include HPLC, GC, and solid Analytical Chemistry bench skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills required.
• Effective teaching skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication is an asset.
  

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package.


Closing Date: April 30, 2023
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.