Manufacturing Technologist, Downstream

The Biologics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) Inc. is a new biomanufacturing facility established in response to the pandemic. As a not-for-profit organization, BMC aims to better meet the biopharmaceutical needs of Canadians. BMC supports projects of public interest, actively contributes to the growth and resilience of Canada’s life sciences sector, and fosters industry development and innovation through Canadian manufacturing. Driven by a team of engaged and innovative employees, BMC promotes a culture of agility and transparency through a collaborative, results-oriented approach.

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technologist to join our Downstream team. At the heart of manufacturing operations, the successful candidate will be part of a highly technical team responsible for preparing, executing, and documenting purification activities for biological products and vaccines.

The Manufacturing Technologist, Downstream will be responsible for:

• Performing large-scale purification activities in compliance with client process requirements;
• Operating specialized equipment, including chromatography columns and AKTA Ready, AKTA Readyflux, and Unicorn software interfaces;
• Performing calibration, performance verification, and troubleshooting of equipment and instruments to ensure reliability;
• Actively participating in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) training, including SOPs and manufacturing procedures;
• Contributing to the drafting of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring the accurate collection and recording of data in the appropriate documentation;
• Assisting in the coordination and preparation of logbooks, batch manufacturing records, and client reports;
• Performing GMP-compliant sampling, providing required samples, and conducting environmental monitoring activities;
• Promoting and adhering to all applicable health and safety standards;
• Performing and documenting the cleaning of manufacturing areas in accordance with established procedures.

Is this opportunity aligned with your career aspirations? We would like to hear from you if:

• You hold at least a post-secondary diploma in a life sciences-related discipline;
• You have a minimum of one (1) year of experience preparing, executing, and documenting manufacturing or laboratory activities in the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry;
  • An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered;
• You have hands-on experience with purification processes, including chromatography, TFF (Tangential Flow Filtration), and nanofiltration;
• You have practical experience using method- or recipe-driven process control software;
• The regular schedule is daytime, Monday through Friday; however, depending on production cycles, overtime may be required, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays;
• You are able to handle and lift up to 10 kilograms.

BMC: an employer that offers what matters to you

• Flexible work schedule;
• A culture of transparency, including monthly corporate meetings;
• A respectful and friendly work environment;
• A new facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology;
• Competitive compensation aligned with your skills and experience;
• An attractive vacation and leave program;
• A group RRSP with generous employer contributions from BMC;
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including telemedicine services;
• Opportunities to participate in various employee committees (social club, employee committee, health and safety committee, etc.);
• A wide range of activities throughout the year to socialize with colleagues, celebrate team successes, and expand your knowledge;
• Free on-site parking.

BMC: an organization like no other

• Our team is made up of talented and dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds;
• We are committed to developing, sharing, and advancing knowledge;
• As a not-for-profit organization, we reinvest every dollar of profit back into the organization;
• Our human-scale environment enables every employee to contribute to the evolution of the company;
• Our economic positioning is unique within our industry;
• Our social mission is exceptional.

BMC: a key player in Canadian biomanufacturing

BMC is a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Montréal, with construction completed in June 2021. It supports the expansion of Canada’s biologics manufacturing capacity, ensuring that vaccines and other related products can be safely produced domestically.

With its advanced facilities and the expertise of its team, BMC is capable of manufacturing biopharmaceutical products such as viral vector vaccines, protein subunit vaccines, virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines, and other biologics. The Centre plays a critical role in Canada’s ability to respond rapidly to future national and global public health emergencies.