Process Development Technician, Biologics

• Working with a team of scientists on the development and optimization of microbial fermentation processes for production of biopharmaceuticals, including therapeutic proteins and pDNA/mRNA.
• Working with a team of scientists on the development of downstream isolation and purification procedures for the above-mentioned biopharmaceuticals.
• Operation of laboratory process equipment, such as fermenters, centrifuges, homogenizer, bioreactor vessels, filtration apparatus, and chromatography systems.
• Routine use of instruments such as balances, pH/conductivity during buffer and media preparation.
• Assisting scientists during process transfer from laboratory scale to production scale.
• Assisting scientists in preparation, testing, and maintenance of cell banks.
• Performing in-process tests: culture purity testing, culture quantification, Gram-staining, metabolite quantification, and other assays as required.
• Assisting in writing work instructions and experimental work progress reports.
• Maintaining laboratory, equipment cleaning, ordering laboratory supplies and spare parts; calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Complying with approved safety practices for the laboratory facility.

• College diploma in Biotechnology or equivalent in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry disciplines.
• A Bachelor of Science in the study areas is an asset.
• Previous relevant industry experience with microbial fermentation or protein purification is an asset.
• Aseptic handling techniques, sampling, and the analysis of materials.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Closing: April 24, 2025