Job Description Summary

At STEMCELL Technologies, we’re committed to providing high quality products to drive innovation in the life sciences industry. As a Senior Manufacturing Technician, Sterilization, you will provide critical support to complete the manufacturing process to prepare products and materials for our global customers. Working collaboratively with other groups in Manufacturing and the larger company, you will perform key duties to ensure we can meet production goals and demand. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in biotechnology manufacturing!

Please note that shift work, weekend work, and/or overtime may be required from time to time to meet manufacturing demand.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines and/or diagrams to ensure products specifications and tolerance levels are met

• Set up and operate production equipment (including autoclaves and industrial dishwashers), identify and monitor equipment operation problems, and notify Facilities department as required

• Provide continuous improvement suggestions, and participate in troubleshooting and improvement projects

• Provide general support and assistance for a variety of activities performed in the manufacturing department as needed

Knowledge and Qualifications

• A high school diploma, with up to 5 years of experience in a team environment or equivalent education and experience

• Ability to follow written instructions, standard operating procedures, and pre-defined guidelines to execute and perform the functions of the job with high attention to detail

• Experience in Manufacturing environment, pharmaceutical or the food packaging industry would be an asset, as would knowledge on quality systems such as ISO 13485

• Ability to lift 25 - 30 pounds, requiring manual dexterity and versatility, throughout your assigned shift

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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:

$56,270.00 - $76,100.00

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’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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