Associate I, Manufacturing (Contract position)

  • Burnaby
  • Evonik
EVONIK Vancouver Laboratories (VAN), the operating drug delivery service site of Evonik Canada Inc., is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that provides CMC services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development and manufacture of complex delivery-based drug formulations.EVONIK has a successful track record of helping Customers move their programs forward. Evonik’s Vancouver business operations is a development partner to the world’s pharmaceutical companies for parenteral lipid nanoparticle drug products. As an enabling contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) partner, we offer drug formulation design, process development, scale-up, and clinical production.EVONIK’s range of services extends from initial formulation prototype identification, manufacturing process development & scale-up, analytical method development & validation to support raw material, in-process, release and stability testing, all the way through to sterile product manufacturing under GMP for Phase I-II clinical trials. Products include the LIPEX® line of Extruders, which are designed to enable small-scale to commercial scale manufacturing of liposomal drug products. With over 25 years of experience and having transacted business in about 50 different countries,WHY EVONIK? Evonik offers an excellent Total Rewards Program including:Competitive base compensation & bonus; employer paid health & dental benefits complimented with wellness education sessions; Financial planning resources & savings plans including RRSP & Defined Contribution pension plans; Generous vacation and paid time off to support Community Volunteer activities; Financial assistant for fitness memberships. And there is more...access to a Comprehensive Health Promotion program and Regional and Global resources for ongoing training and development. Best of all, you will work within a great team of professionals in an engaging workforce who value trust and openness. Are you looking to join a dynamic company with an exciting and expanding future in the pharmaceutical industry? Then Evonik is the next step in your career. Grow with us! Click here to learn more from our Vancouver Laboratories employees:WHY VANCOUVER? Vancouver has something for everyone! British Columbia is beautiful and exciting. From the people, to the mountains, to the sprawling coastline, everywhere you look. Nestled on the warm Pacific Coast with the Rockies blocking cold arctic winds. Vancouver has the good fortune of being spared the typically chilly winters associated with Canada. Vancouver is often called ‘two cities in one’ because people are equally prone to enjoy the bustling nightlife and experiencing a plethora of activities in the surrounding nature. Imagine enjoying a day-long trek through our world-renowned rain forests, then heading into the city for a night out. Vancouver truly is as beautiful as people say and more.What we offerExplore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:Operate variety of cleanroom and processing equipment including but not limited to autoclaves, pumps, mixing vessels and particle monitoring systems.Use aseptic techniques to minimize risk of contamination when working in classified cleanroom environments.Apply appropriate disinfection or sanitization methods to ancillary components and batching support materials.Participate in the inspection, labeling, packaging and storing of Drug Products vials.Document GMP Manufacturing activities by completing forms, reports, logs, and records of equipment and batches.Monitor production inventory and cleanroom supplies including gowning and personal protective equipment, and cleaning solutions. Collaborates in the receiving of materials, supplies and equipment for GMP activities.Perform cleaning activities in cleanroom and support areas, including Gowning Area, Pass-through, Incubators, Storage Areas, Quarantine, and Equipment Preparation Room.Assist with the maintenance and operation of the cleanroom and the GMP Storage Areas, including Environmental Monitoring, and utility sampling.Perform core processes supporting compounding and fill/finish of Drug Products.Immediately report any conditions or deviations that may affect Drug Product or cleanroom.Learn and follow SOPs and GMP regulations through independent study and on-the-job training.Demonstrate personal proficiency of aseptic technique with minimal supervisionAccurately execute development/engineering, GLP or GMP batch records with direct supervision. Accurately perform complex, multi-step solution preparations with direct supervision A diploma/degree in a technical area with 0-2 years relevant industry experience as determined by managementKnowledge of aseptic technique is an asset.Mechanical aptitude is preferred.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Able to work with minimal supervision in a multi-disciplinary team environment.Target Salary Range:$25 - $30 per hour (salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)