Job Description Summary

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for GMP manufacturing and take pride in your ability to lead, mentor and inspire your team to achieve their best performance, then this role is for you. STEMCELL Technologies is looking for a Manufacturing Team Coordinator, GMP to join our dynamic team.

In this role you will work alongside the Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing operations. Being a main point of contact on the manufacturing floor you will also liaise with cross-functional teams representing your team and department. As a Manufacturing Team Coordinator, GMP you will play a key role in executing our production efforts and fostering a culture of continuous improvement which will directly contribute to the organization’s key revenue stream.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on product manufacturing activities, including following written batch records and procedures to manufacture assigned products while maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) standards

• Support workload so it is evenly distributed among all team members, including supporting training programs and troubleshooting 

• Represent manufacturing in cross-functional meetings and lead projects, including batch record reviews and NCR investigations

• Streamline workflow and drive continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, including mentoring and inspiring team members to achieve their best performance

• Perform aseptic filling with proper aseptic techniques to safeguard product sterility and quality 

Knowledge and Qualifications

• BSc in a life science (eg. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry) with 2-3 years of relevant experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and compliance and a strong work ethic with the ability to work autonomously on continuous improvement projects

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to mentor, motivate and set an example for team members, including providing guidance and support

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, including flexibility for shift based work as required by business needs

• Knowledge of SAP ERP systems and Lean Principles is a definite asset

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. 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, ancillary reagents and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centres in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble and Singapore.  Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as “Scientists Helping Scientists” – standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training.  We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree.  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.

NOTE: STEMCELL’s vaccination 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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