Microbiologist

BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies.

BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics. 

The responsibilities will include:

• This Position will require twelve hour rotating shifts of days and nights
• Performing various microbiological tests (e.g., microbial identification, bioburden testing, growth promotion testing) in compliance with USP<61>, <62>, on a variety of samples (in-process samples, finished products, water and environmental monitoring samples) 
• Accurately record, analyze, and report test result, ensuring data integrity and traceability
• Ensuring that all testing and documentation comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other relevant regulations
• Conducting environmental monitoring and analyze environmental monitoring samples in support of the utilities and rooms within the facility
• Maintaining cleanliness of the lab
• Participating in inventory and sample management

• Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.

• Bioburden testing experience
• Ability to interpret and analyze microbiological data
• Familiar with SOPs
• Two years of Microbiology experience.
•  cGMP experience.
• Pharmaceutical industrial experience
• Knowledge of Speciation
• Use of equipment: incubators, autoclave and Vitec
• ​Prioritization and time management skills
• Effective interpersonal and team skills