Technical Officer, GMP USP Production in Montréal

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Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit:Human Health Therapeutics

Classification:TO-3

Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements:English or French

Work arrangements:

• Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).

At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

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The role

We are looking for a Technical Officer, Upstream Production (USP), to support the Production team at the Clinical Trial Material Facility. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The successful candidate will play an important role within a team in charge of the upstream production process of promising biotherapeutics and vaccines, from the technology transfer to the GMP manufacturing. The effort of this USP team will directly contribute to the clinical development of vaccines and therapeutic candidates for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s). Responsibilities of the candidate will include the provision of technical assistance in the preparation and the conduct of GMP productions, recording, and compiling scientific data, maintaining clean room and process equipment in a highly controlled environment.

This technical officer position would appeal to someone who has a passion for working in a controlled laboratory (GMP) environment, contributing to and following established standard operating procedures, efficiently document experimental and manufacturing activities and results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor in Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field.

Collegial diploma combined with relevant and significant experience may be considered.

• Significant experience in the preparation and execution of technical tasks in a GMP laboratory environment of pharmaceutical or biotechnology production preferably related to vaccines and / or biotherapies (mandatory).
• Significant experience working with suspension cell cultures in flasks
• Significant experience in aseptic techniques.
• Significant experience with operating bioreactors in different modes (batch, fed-batch and perfusion) of 50L and more

Each of the following is considered an important asset:

• Experience working with single-use technology.
• Experience working in biological containment level 2.
• Experience with transfection methods and/or the production of viral vectors

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Knowledge of biomanufacturing principles, and GMP requirements applied to pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical products.
• Ability to write, review and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), write and manage controlled changes, describe, elevate and report any deviations and write GMP work instructions.
• Knowledge of working techniques in an aseptic environment.
• Knowledge of suspension cell culture and propagation in flask and bioreactor.
• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 3)

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• Must be able to work in a physical environment requiring manual dexterity, crouching, bending and handling heavy and bulky objects.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with therequisition number (26353) to:

Closing Date: 12 November 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.

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