Production Technician III

Piramal Pharma Ltd • Aurora, ON

6d

About The Position

Contribute to the small scale (Pilot Plant & Kilo Lab) production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates in a safe and efficient manner that is compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), government regulations and meets customer’s expectations. Perform all duties regarding batch process with minimal direction from a senior level Technician according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Requirements

• Contribute to the small scale (Pilot Plant & Kilo Lab) production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates in a safe and efficient manner that is compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), government regulations and meets customer’s expectations.
• Perform all duties regarding batch process with minimal direction from a senior level Technician according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Loading/unloading vessels
• Transferring liquids and solids between vessels
• Charging liquids and solids to a vessel
• Performing gas additions from pressurized cylinders
• Completing batch filtrations and distillations (e.g. Vacuum distillations) while monitoring parameters
• Operation of process equipment (e.g. pumps/hoses, sparkler filters, robot filters, scrubber systems, Heating/Cooling units and Prax-air sytem (Pilot Plant only)
• Completing production related documentation
• Provide basic troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment and processes in areas of qualification in conjunction with a senior level Technician
• Dismantle, clean, assemble and set-up production equipment and complete cleaning logs
• Sample materials and products by reviewing and preparing documentation, preparing the sampling and protective equipment, obtaining the sample and submitting to Quality and Compliance function
• Maintain cleanliness and order of work area to ensure cGMP and safety compliance
• Package, apply labels and lot numbers to identify batches
• Handle skin sensitised product while ensuring good hygiene practices
• Actively train on SOP’s, Technical Manuals and safety procedures as required
• Document and record all necessary information/data as per SOP and GMP requirements (e.g. batch sheets, logs, equipment ID cards etc.)
• Provide guidance to other Production Technicians as required
• Participate in opportunities to develop industry relevant production knowledge
• Act as an operations department representative on cross-functional teams regarding validation, process optimisation problem products, etc.
• Practice compliance with cGMP and safe operations (e.g. wearing Personal Protective Equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus and cartridge respirators
• Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading vessels
• Transferring liquids and solids between vessels
• Charging liquids and solids to a vessel
• Performing gas additions from pressurized cylinders
• Completing batch filtrations and distillations (e.g. Vacuum distillations) while monitoring parameters
• Operation of process equipment (e.g. pumps/hoses, sparkler filters, robot filters, scrubber systems, Heating/Cooling units and Prax-air sytem (Pilot Plant only)
• Completing production related documentation
• Provide basic troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment and processes in areas of qualification in conjunction with a senior level Technician
• Dismantle, clean, assemble and set-up production equipment and complete cleaning logs
• Sample materials and products by reviewing and preparing documentation, preparing the sampling and protective equipment, obtaining the sample and submitting to Quality and Compliance function
• Maintain cleanliness and order of work area to ensure cGMP and safety compliance
• Package, apply labels and lot numbers to identify batches
• Handle skin sensitised product while ensuring good hygiene practices
• Actively train on SOP’s, Technical Manuals and safety procedures as required
• Document and record all necessary information/data as per SOP and GMP requirements (e.g. batch sheets, logs, equipment ID cards etc.)
• Provide guidance to other Production Technicians as required
• Participate in opportunities to develop industry relevant production knowledge
• Act as an operations department representative on cross-functional teams regarding validation, process optimisation problem products, etc.
• Practice compliance with cGMP and safe operations (e.g. wearing Personal Protective Equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus and cartridge respirators
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed