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About the Role

The Manufacturing Technician will support the manufacturing of blood plasma separation membranes, including formulation, casting, coating, inspection, and labeling processes. This is a full-time contract position with the possibility of extension or permanent employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform various activities of product manufacturing and assembly, including formulation, casting, coating, inspection, and in-process testing of membranes.
• Follow and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and established work instructions.
• Accurately complete batch records and manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Prepare polymers and raw materials for membrane production.
• Ensure completion of work according to production schedules and departmental priorities.
• Maintain departmental documentation including database updates, inventory records, and logbooks.
• Identify potential defects or quality issues during production and report them appropriately.
• Provide input to process improvements and assist with development of improved manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma in science or a related technical discipline; technical diploma preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment, preferably within a regulated, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, polymer, film, coating, or related process manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment, including vernier calipers, precision scales, automated & manual cutting machines.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, GLP, and quality systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/move materials weighing up to 8 kg.
• May involve working with biochemical materials and compressed gases, including larger-volume containers.
• Required to follow applicable safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

• Formulation
• Casting
• Coating
• Inspection
• In-process testing
• SOP adherence
• GMP adherence
• Batch record completion
• Equipment setup
• Equipment operation
• Equipment maintenance
• Raw material preparation
• Documentation
• Quality issue identification
• Process improvement input
• Work environment maintenance
• Vernier caliper operation
• Precision scale operation
• Automated cutting machine operation
• Manual cutting machine operation
• Basic troubleshooting
• ERP systems familiarity
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) familiarity
• GMP knowledge
• GDP knowledge
• GLP knowledge
• Quality systems knowledge
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excel proficiency
• Word proficiency
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills

Location

• Toronto, Canada

Work Type

• Full-time
• Contract

Experience Level

• 2+ years of experience

Education Level

• Post-secondary diploma in science or a related technical discipline
• Technical diploma preferred

About the Company

• Fortis Life Sciences is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostic reagents and solutions.
• We partner with our customers to design, validate, and manufacture solutions that solve complex development challenges.
• Our teams collaborate across multiple sites, functions, and scientific disciplines to help customers bring their innovations to market with confidence.
• International Point of Care Inc. (IPOC), a Fortis site based in Toronto, Canada, is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) industry and the research and development community.
• With a strong focus on rapid point-of-care testing, IPOC provides contract IVD manufacturing, lateral flow components including the PrimeCare™ blood separation membrane, and custom lyophilization services.
• Our mission is: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow’s Science Today.”
• Our core values (EXCITE) guide our work: Excellence, Customer First, Integrity, Trust, and Entrepreneurship.

Equal Opportunity

• Fortis Life Sciences and International Point of Care Inc. are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
• We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request. Applicants requiring accommodation should notify Human Resources.