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Production Technician
@ BioVectra Inc.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Overview
BioVectra, now part of Agilent, is hiring a full-time Production Technician to operate and maintain pharmaceutical processing equipment for active pharmaceutical ingredient and fermentation production. The role works rotating 12-hour shifts (two weeks days, two weeks nights) under GMP and GDP procedures. The posting states a pay range of $39,655 to $61,961 per year CAD plus bonus, stock and benefits.
Pay:
$39,655–$61,961 a year
Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor and maintain pharmaceutical processing units and equipment
- Execute routine and complex production processes under GMP and SOPs
- Keep records to meet regulatory requirements
- Assist with in-process testing and troubleshooting
- Operate production, filling and packaging equipment
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma required
- Lift up to 25 kg
- Written and oral communication skills
- Manufacturing experience desired
- cGMP and regulated documentation experience desired
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 55 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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BioVectra Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Charlottetown |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
Job Description
BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies.
BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics.
The Production Technician responsibilities will include:
- Rotating Shift work. 12 hour shifts, two weeks of days followed by two weeks of nights.
- Operate, monitor, adjust and maintain pharmaceutical processing units and equipment in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and/or Fermentation products.
- Executing both routine and complex production processes with the highest regard for safety, excellence and quality.
- Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting during production, as well as working with the manufacturing team to maximize production efficiency and meet departmental and company goals.
- Work In compliance with GMP, GDP and standard operating procedures, performs production and assembly processes in a laboratory production environment.
- Operates production/filling/packaging equipment.
- Maintains records to comply with regulatory requirements and may assist with in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
- May help in validating processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization.
- Work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
- Required to use a respirator.
- Able to lift up to 25kg.
Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma
Lift up to 25 kg
Communication Skills both written and oral
Desired:
Manufacturing experience
Experience with documentation in a regulated environment
cGMP experience
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $39,655.00 - $61,961.00/yr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required:
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