Job Description

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Technician, Production Support (GMP) to support our Human Health Therapeutics (HHT) research centre. The candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. The NRC is building a new permanent, GMP-compliant clinical trial material facility (CTMF) at its Royalmount Avenue site in Montr\xc3\xa9al. When complete, this facility will be used to manufacture vaccine and other biologic materials for clinical trials, to support vaccine development at the clinical trial stage.

Your main responsibility is to perform classified rooms routine cleaning and routine environmental monitoring following established procedures.


You may have to support production teams for material cleaning, material sterilization, and potentially to participate into buffer/solution preparation.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Post high school degree in a technical and/or scientific field.

A combination of education and relevant experience in the maintenance and/or control of cleanroom/laboratory environments will be considered.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Experience in the maintenance of workplaces in the health sector (laboratory, hospital) or in the pharmaceutical industry (clean rooms)
• Experience in biological waste management

The following will be considered an asset:

• Experience in cleanroom environmental monitoring (use of air sampler, microbiological sampling of work surfaces)
• Experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment

Condition of Employment

• Reliability Status
• A flexible schedule and overtime may be required. Overtime will sometimes be required on short notice.
• Must be able to handle/lift a charge up to 23kg.
• Work wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and gowning for clean room.
• Must be able to work under level 2 lab conditions.

Language Requirements

English or French
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and report any deviations.
• Ability to manage time semi-autonomously to maximize productivity.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of GMP requirements as applied to pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical products

Behavioural Competencies

• Technology support - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Technology support - Communication (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Technology Support

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC\'s directives.

Compensation

From $49,298 to $69,364 per annum.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (19057) to: E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Telephone: 343-548-5849 Closing Date: 3 March 2023 - 23:59 Eastern Time