Manufacturing Technician, Clean Room

Job Description Summary

Are you someone who has great attention to detail and loves working within a dynamic and diverse team environment? STEMCELL Technologies, Canada's largest biotechnology company, is looking for a Manufacturing Cleaner, Clean Room to support our Manufacturing team and processes.

In this role you will perform cleaning and disinfection activities that are essential in maintaining the cleanroom environment. You will adhere to strict process Standard Operating Procedures, the Quality Management System, and safety protocols to support the production of STEMCELL's innovative products that are sold globally. This is a great opportunity to start your career in the biotech industry with a dynamic and collaborative team!

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term role for evening shift and may require weekend work.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow SOP (standard operating procedures) to perform disinfection of the cleanroom facility and non classified areas as per schedule and recording all activities in written and electronic documents in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMPs) and good documentation procedures (GDPs)
  
• Perform specialized cleaning of cleanrooms to ensure adherence to stringent cleanliness and hygiene standards, while wearing appropriate PPE, including a full-face respirator
  
• Ensure the appropriate disposal and recycling of waste, including hazardous materials, with proper training and PPE provided
  
• Prepare and label required solutions (eg disinfectant), maintenance of cleaning tools, disinfection of all surfaces and routine activities to ensure areas are kept to a high standard of cleanliness, and maintaining/ordering of cleaning supplies and inventory as needed
  

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented environment
  
• Flexibility to work weekends and shifts from 6 PM to 2 AM (shift hours may be adjusted slightly based on the production schedule, with notice)
  
• Capable of performing cleaning tasks that require lifting up to 35 lbs, bending, and standing for extended periods; overhead reaching is required when performing some cleaning tasks.
  
• Familiarity with working in a quality management system is an asset
  
• An understanding of life sciences as obtained through post-secondary studies (in progress or completed) would be an asset
  

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists-standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 2300 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual base salary for this job ranges from:
$50,076.00 - $63,100.00

STEMCELL determines an individual's pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

NOTE: STEMCELL'svaccination policy requires that all candidates for this role be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including boosters), as currently recommended or required by local health authorities and public health orders, unless an exemption from this policy is approved through our accommodation request process.

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