OmniaBio Careers

Description

Department:      Facilities and Engineering 

About OmniaBio

OmniaBio Inc. is a subsidiary of Toronto-based CCRM (ccrm.ca), a leader in developing and commercializing regenerative medicine-based technologies and cell and gene therapies. OmniaBio’s facility will be Canada’s first commercial-scale contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to cell and gene therapies and is expected to be the largest facility of its kind in Canada. 

Based at McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton, Ontario, OmniaBio will anchor a biomanufacturing centre of excellence and open in three phases between 2024 and 2026. OmniaBio has built a substantial team and continues to grow to prepare for this expansion. Benefitting from CCRM’s existing expertise and business practices, OmniaBio currently has established process and analytical development teams and contract manufacturing capabilities. OmniaBio is built upon leadership in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), immunotherapy and lentiviral vectors (LVVs). The vision is to provide focused support for clients with late clinical-stage manufacturing and commercial supply needs, in addition to early-stage development and first in-human clinical trial material services. Please visit us at omniabio.com to learn more.

Position Summary: 

As Technician I, Facilities, you will be responsible for the execution of work and preventive maintenance (PM) orders to support current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at OmniaBio. This role is site-based, to support 24/7 manufacturing activities at OmniaBio’s Hamilton, Ontario, facility. The Technician I, Facilities, will share routine on-call coverage for after-hours maintenance, as required. Training for this role will be provided at the OmniaBio-affiliated Canadian Advanced Therapies Training Institute, located at the University of Guelph.

Responsibilities:

• Complies with all personnel management policies and procedures, and maintains an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Provides support on all matters related to maintenance.
• Uses SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to obtain and complete all required PM and facility maintenance orders in compliance with GMP/Good Documentation Practices and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Completes all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Facilitates the receipt and handover of equipment between maintenance staff and user groups. 
• Helps with simple calibration tasks such as pressure gauges and thermocouples.
• Inspects grounds, buildings and other property features, as required, to minimize liability concerns.
• Works with the Supervisor, Facilities, to ensure that the property is maintained according to company operating and safety standards.
• Assists with equipment move-in/move-out process, as needed.
• Ensures details of maintenance work performed are communicated to the user group and supervisor.
• Supports continuous improvement and embraces the OmniaBio Operating Model.
• Uses the process control system to ensure equipment is functioning as expected daily. 
• Identifies and reports unusual equipment operation, deficiencies, and deviations immediately. 
• Supports deviation investigations and root cause identification and recommends corrective and preventive actions. 
• Collaborates with cross-functional groups, including the Process Science and Analytical Development, Manufacturing Science and Technology, Operations/Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and materials management teams, among others, to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Accommodates a flexible schedule to include shift work, as well as weekend and on-call availability to support operating schedules and/or respond to process problems. 
• Receives guidance and mentoring from Technician II, Facilities. 
• Completes all other relevant duties, as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• A post-secondary education in a technical discipline would be an asset.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or lab environment.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, building and construction, and general knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Skilled in using computer software systems, such as Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• GMP and SAP ERP experience is an asset.
• Strong English written and oral communication skills.
• Able to lift or carry 40+ pounds.

Desired Competencies and Behaviours:

• Independent, detail-oriented self-starter with excellent analytical skills.
• Able to multitask and succeed in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Possesses integrity.
• Demonstrates resilience and tenacity.
• Diligent.
• Possesses interpersonal awareness.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills. 
• Able to lift or carry 40+ pounds.

OmniaBio is a developing organization and represents a fluid working environment. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, and duties will be influenced by the organization's needs. 

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

An applicant’s compensation package is finalized once the interview process is concluded and accounts for the nature of the role as well as the experience, competencies (job knowledge, skills and abilities) of the applicant and internal equity.

OmniaBio is committed to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position. Applicants should make their requirements known once contacted to schedule an interview, or when the job offer has been made. 

OmniaBio is a developing organization and represents a fluid working environment. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, and duties will be influenced by the needs of the organization.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

An applicant’s compensation package is finalized once the interview process is concluded and accounts for the nature of the role as well as the experience, competencies (job knowledge, skills and abilities) of the applicant and internal equity.

OmniaBio is committed to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position. Applicants should make their requirements known once contacted to schedule an interview, or when the job offer has been made.