Equipment Technologist, Engineering & Maintenance

ABOUT THE COMPANY

New Beta Innovation Canada Limited (NBI-CA) is a preclinical stage life sciences organization in Burnaby, BC. Leveraging on our expertise in research and development, we are transforming drug discovery into clinical applications for unmet medical needs. We have ongoing collaborations with top universities worldwide on various research projects, with distinguished achievements in the areas of oncology, neurology, ischemic and hypoxic conditions.

Our state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing facilities and laboratories in Greater Vancouver are home to a growing team of professionals who are inspired to develop advanced life-saving hemoglobin-based therapeutics for the well-being of people.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Manager, E&M, the incumbent will work within a technical team to complete ongoing equipment and facilities activities. Equipment and systems will be located in a clean-room facility (controlled environment) purpose built for production of a sterile pharmaceutical product. To be successful in this role the incumbent will need to work well in a regulated environment and collaborate closely with others to ensure the success of the team and smooth, continuous operation of the facility. Pre-employment medical and medical re-examination may be required annually to fulfil regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled calibration tasks on utilities, production and quality control equipment 
• Schedule and oversee external maintenance and calibration activities for equipment 
• Perform equipment maintenance, repair work, trouble-shooting and engineering analysis
• Work with procurement to order equipment and spare parts according to stock requirements 
• Develop and review facility/equipment related documents such as SOPs, maintenance records, change requests, deviations, and investigation reports  
• Develop, review and execute facility/equipment related commissioning and qualification protocols
• Ensure strict adherence of company policies, SOPs and GMP regulations
• Maintain overall process control parameters for various environmental monitoring systems 
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Completion of a biomedical engineering program or equivalent or minimum 1  year of experience working in a controlled environment or combination of education and experience
• Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical or cGMP manufacturing is considered asset
• Hands on experience in commissioning, qualifying and maintaining facility and clean room supporting utility equipment/instruments is an asset
• Possession of a valid level 1 First Aid Certificate is an asset
• Experience with technical writing and good documentation practices (GDP)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• The ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels in the organization
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks 
•  Attention to detail and good time management.

WHY JOIN NBI-CA?

The best reason is because of our wonderful people and great work environment. If you are looking for a career with meaning and purpose, it’s hard to beat working in life sciences. We provide an attractive compensation and benefits package which recognizes people for their contributions, and comprehensive training and career development opportunities which support our employees’ growth with the company.

If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to APPLY today!

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