Biomanufacturing Trainer - Vancouver

Why Us? – Who We Are and What Do We Do

Become part of our local CASTL team that manages our training facility in Vancouver, BC. CASTL is a Canadian non-profit organization with a dynamic and flexible start-up culture and work environment.

What will you be doing?

• Delivery of and development of training material including lectures and practical content in biopharmaceutical processing operations.
• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of pilot plant facilities and laboratory equipment in CASTL's pilot-scale training facility, including ensuring occupational health and safety. 
• Hosting tours of CASTL pilot production plant and attend business development meetings with prospective clients.
• Any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time by your manager.
• Main work location is Vancouver, BC. Travel within Canada to support other CASTL training facilities is part of the mandate for this role (representing up to 25% of the time).

Who are we looking for? 

You hold a degree in a scientific field relevant to biomanufacturing (Life Science/Biopharmaceutical Processing/Engineering/Biotechnology or related field, e.g. BSc/MsS or PhD) with relevant (bio) pharmaceutical industry experience (minimum 5-10 years). You must also have:

• We look for experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Recombinant protein (e.g. mAbs), or vaccine manufacture, ideally at commercial scale
  • Quality control, including microbiology testing and environmental monitoring
  • Bioanalytical methods used for quality control of biologics and/or their development
  • Sterile fill-finish & aseptic processing of final drug product
  • Automation for Biopharma (Electronic systems, LIMS, Pharma 4.0, etc).
  • Cell and gene therapy manufacturing
  • Process development and/or tech transfer experience in the biologics field
• Motivated self-starter, capable of working under their own initiative as part of a busy and dynamic training team.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication and presentation-style communications skills are essential for this role.
• Be personable and operate with a high degree of integrity, transparency and professional values.
• Previous management/team lead experience is a major asset.

Required education and experience

• Relevant education in life sciences, preferably in biotechnology.
• Minimum desired level of education attained is a Master's degree in a relevant field (equivalent work experience can be considered).
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in bioprocessing manufacturing operations is required.
• Experience delivering biopharmaceutical and/or bioprocessing related training would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, digital training development would be considered an asset.
• Experience with sourcing, purchasing and installation of biopharmaceutical processing equipment would be considered an asset.

Salary

We offer a competitive wage package. Your salary will be commensurate with your experience and expertise.

Deadline to Apply

August 2, 2024

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Click here to apply.

We appreciate your time and effort in applying to work with us, thanks in advance.

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

Our Hiring Committee

CASTL is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or any other category protected under the law. The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.