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Pharmaceuticals, Contract Manufacturing, Biotechnology

Operational Technician

Mississauga, ONOnsiteFull Time$46,430–$58,040 /yrPosted 1 day ago

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Required skills

  • production experience
  • packaging production equipment
  • packaging processes
  • Technical Competency
  • problem-solving skills
  • Self-managed team player
  • production environment
  • Highly motivated
  • conscientious
  • innovative

Role summary

Bora Pharmaceuticals, a premier international CDMO, seeks an Operational Technician for a one-year fixed-term contract. This role involves performing equipment set-up, operation, in-process checks, line clearance, and change-overs to ensure consistent, quality product packing according to GMP and safety standards. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining process equipment, leading mechanical changeovers, preparing documentation, supporting maintenance programs, cleaning, writing/revising SOPs, training team members, performing computer tasks (SAP, FreeWeigh), participating in audits and investigations, and troubleshooting equipment/process issues. The ideal candidate has 0-1 years of production experience, knowledge of packaging equipment and processes, technical competency, problem-solving skills, and computer proficiency.

About Bora

Bora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, semi-solid, biologics, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. From our world-class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much-needed therapeutics to patients worldwide. At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain.


Position Status

This is a one-year fixed-term contract (FTC) position. There are two openings, both of which are newly created positions and have been approved as part of the organization's staffing requirements.


General Description

To perform proper equipment set-up, operation and in-process check, line clearance and change-over to ensure reliable and quality product is packed consistently.


Key Responsibilities

  • Operation and set up of production equipment and area modifications according to GMP, safety and quality standards.
  • Perform all packaging/process activities.
  • Operate, maintain, and adjust process equipment according to established procedures.
  • Lead the mechanical changeover of equipment according to established procedures.
  • Participate in the preparation and completion of all documentation applicable to production.
  • Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Clean equipment, room, and general areas for production use.
  • Write and/or revise SOPs for new equipment and/or processes.
  • Train other team members.
  • Perform related computer tasks (Eg. SAP, FreeWeigh etc.)
  • Participate in internal and external quality audits.
  • Participate in quality and customer complaint investigations.
  • Lead in process improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in process improvements.
  • Trouble-shoot equipment and process related issues.
  • Support in other production areas as required. 

Experience and Skills

  • 0-1 years of production experience
  • Good knowledge of packaging production equipment and understanding of packaging processes.
  • Proven Technical Competency.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Self-managed team player, experienced in working with teams in a production environment.
  • Highly motivated, conscientious, innovative, and creative.
  • Computer skills i.e., Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to use and understand automation solutions such as IP21, eBRS, CDISY, Freeweigh, etc.

Education:

Required: High School Diploma.


Working Conditions

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Availability to work across all three shifts (Days, Afternoons, and Nights), including weekends, in a 24/7 operational environment.
  • Flexibility to work rotating 12 hour continental shift schedules.

Compensation Range

$46,430 - $58,040

Benefits Include:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, including:

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions

- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements

- Professional development opportunities

- Employee wellness programs and resources

- Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

At Bora, our values guide everything we do — from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.


If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, or if you’d like to learn more about our accessibility policies, please contact us at accessibility@bora-corp.com.

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