Associate, Pharmaceutical Technology

Job Type: 3 Months Contract, Full-Time

Pay Range: $27-$31/hr.

We are currently seeking an Associate, Pharmaceutical Technology to join a Pharmaceutical Development / Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team on a 3-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmaceutical professional with experience in process development, technology transfer, scale-up, validation, or manufacturing support to contribute to the lifecycle management and continuous improvement of commercial pharmaceutical products.

You’ll work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to support robust, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support technology transfer activities for new products, line extensions, and externally sourced products through commercialization.
• Develop, optimize, and transfer manufacturing processes and compounding master formulas for commercial production.
• Provide technical support for process development, scale-up, validation, and manufacturing activities involving topical, liquid, semi-solid, and other pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• Support scale-up activities from development and pilot batches through commercial manufacturing and process validation.
• Review MES MBRs and PMBARs to support accurate and compliant manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with process development, engineering, validation, and technology transfer studies, including data analysis and interpretation.
• Partner with Production, QA, QC, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement technical solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, validation documents, risk assessments, technical justifications, and other GMP documentation.
• Assess proposed changes to manufacturing processes, equipment, raw materials, and formulations for their impact on product quality, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Initiate, manage, and close Change Controls related to process improvements, formula revisions, equipment modifications, technology transfers, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with analytical and quality laboratories to review data, investigate trends, and strengthen process and product understanding.
• Prepare sensitivity lab batches as required.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with cGMP, Data Integrity requirements, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate GMP documentation and complete all required training and quality-system activities.
• Support shift or off-hours work when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical process development, formulation, manufacturing, QC, QA, or a related technical environment.
• Previous experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing practices.
• Good knowledge of chemistry, pharmaceutical formulations, compounding processes, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical data, test methods, and study results.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including experience preparing SOPs and technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Working Environment:

• Work will involve a combination of office and plant/manufacturing environments.
• Regular standing, walking, and sitting throughout the workday.
• Some lifting may be required.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and varying temperatures.
• Flexibility to work off-hours or shift schedules when required.

Career Connections Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact Career Connections Canada Inc.

Pay: $27.00-$29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brampton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Pharmaceutical process development: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person