Production Technician

BLES Biochemicals is a pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturer and distributor. It is a privately-owned, proudly Canadian company. Its pharmaceutical product, BLES®, is the market leader in Canada and several other countries. BLES® is a life-saving medicine for premature infants and has treated over 160,000 patients to date. Its history has local roots; BLES® was discovered at Western University and continues to be manufactured in London, Ontario. In 2015, BLES® was rated as one of the top five discoveries at an Ontario university, alongside insulin.
The team at BLES Biochemicals continues to work hard to manufacture exceptional products; the welfare and happiness of patients and their families is our number one priority. Our goal is to continue making a positive impact for patients by producing high-quality products, expanding our global reach, and searching for ways to innovate.

Responsibilities:
•    Perform all work activities in a safe manner and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. 
•    Participate in the purification of raw material according to standard procedures. 
•    Participate in the compounding and filling of drug product according to standard procedures.
•    Perform washing, drying, storage and preparation of production glassware and supplies. 
•    Verify critical manufacturing steps executed by a second technician as prescribed in the BPRs. 
•    Execute approved SOPs and complete accurate documentation. 
•    Operate manufacturing equipment safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures (ex. autoclave, depyrogenation       oven, rotary evaporators, centrifuges, etc.). 
•    Prepare solvents and solutions for use in the manufacturing process. 
•    Perform sampling as required by the environmental monitoring program. 
•    Perform cleaning and sanitation of production areas and supplies as part of the sanitation program. 
•    Participate in the in-house laundry program.
•    Participate in cleaning/sanitation of the GMP areas of the warehouse
•    Provide accurate and in-depth information for deviation report investigations as required. 
•    Other duties that may arise from time to time relating to BLES manufacturing, as requested by the Production Management. 

Qualifications: 
•    College diploma in laboratory sciences or a related field OR a University degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or a related          field preferred
•    0-2 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment 
•    Positive and professional attitude 
•    Strong communication skills 
•    Excellent attention to detail 
•    Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team 
•    Experience accurately following written standard procedures and policies 
•    Comfortable working with chemicals and using standard laboratory equipment and glassware
•    Ability to perform work with prolonged periods of standing and repetitive movements
•    Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP) an asset
•    Experience working with aseptic technique is considered an asset