Job Description

Req #1449

Friday, February 23, 2024

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 immediate opening for Senior Process Scientist, Technical Operations with a focus on downstream purification in biologics. This is a full-time permanent position located in Windsor, NS.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading an Ad-hoc team of scientists, technicians and students.
• Monitoring bioprocess steps in the production of pilot scale biopharmaceutical products.
• Managing the required biologics support with the department and to communicate updates to management and clients.
• Monitoring the work according to required SOPs for engineering runs (documentation, developing sample plans, labeling, equipment use and cleaning).
• Taking ownership over the process transfer, facility fit experiments, and scale up parameters.
• Establishing a thorough understanding of lab and available process information to enable the writing and or review of pilot scale Batch Production Records.
• Taking ownership for the pilot scale BPRs by ensuring the data collected supports process transfer plan.
• Supporting the development of BPRs for new processes and changes to existing processes.
• Creating the initial statistical process control file.
• Writing technology transfer risk assessments, tech transfer protocols and summary reports for internal and external use. Analyzing and reviewing process data, reports for scale-up, process control, annual reviews, and investigations.
• Designing and or performing field tests in the pilot or production environment as required to minimize process scale up risk.
• Interacting with process readiness teams for new processes as well as process modifications.
• Working within the quality system, assisting in the resolution of CSIR or non-conformance issues with respect to production.
• Maintaining proficiency in the operation of all relevant pieces of process equipment.
• Create and collaborate on process specific training on use of equipment and large molecule processing for the manufacturing technicians.
• Additional duties assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor\xe2\x80\x99s request.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Master of Science in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry preferred.
• Chemical Engineering considered an asset.
• Four years of industrial experience.
• Excellent knowledge of analytical methodology.
• Familiarity with computer word processing and spreadsheet software.

Note: Employees are eligible to apply for internal positions once they have completed a minimum of one year of service.

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d button below.

Closing Date: March 8, 2024

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.

BioVectra