| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Experience: | 1 Year |
| Education: | College Diploma (2 years) |
Job Description
BLES Biochemicals is a pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturer and distributor. It is a privately-owned, proudly Canadian company. Its pharmaceutical product, BLES®, is the market leader in Canada and several other countries. BLES® is a life-saving medicine for premature infants and has treated over 160,000 patients to date. Its history has local roots; BLES® was discovered at Western University and continues to be manufactured in London, Ontario. In 2015, BLES® was rated as one of the top five discoveries at an Ontario university, alongside insulin.
The team at BLES Biochemicals continues to work hard to manufacture exceptional products; the welfare and happiness of patients and their families is our number one priority. Our goal is to continue making a positive impact for patients by producing high-quality products, expanding our global reach, and searching for ways to innovate.
Responsibilities:
• Perform all work activities in a safe manner and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Participate in the purification of raw material according to standard procedures.
• Participate in the compounding and filling of drug product according to standard procedures.
• Perform washing, drying, storage and preparation of production glassware and supplies.
• Verify critical manufacturing steps executed by a second technician as prescribed in the BPRs.
• Execute approved SOPs and complete accurate documentation.
• Operate manufacturing equipment safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures (ex. autoclave, depyrogenation oven, rotary evaporators, centrifuges, etc.).
• Prepare solvents and solutions for use in the manufacturing process.
• Perform sampling as required by the environmental monitoring program.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of production areas and supplies as part of the sanitation program.
• Participate in the in-house laundry program.
• Participate in cleaning/sanitation of the GMP areas of the warehouse
• Provide accurate and in-depth information for deviation report investigations as required.
• Other duties that may arise from time to time relating to BLES manufacturing, as requested by the Production Management.
Qualifications:
• College diploma in laboratory sciences or a related field OR a University degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or a related field preferred
• 0-2 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Positive and professional attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team
• Experience accurately following written standard procedures and policies
• Comfortable working with chemicals and using standard laboratory equipment and glassware
• Ability to perform work with prolonged periods of standing and repetitive movements
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP) an asset
• Experience working with aseptic technique is considered an asset
The team at BLES Biochemicals continues to work hard to manufacture exceptional products; the welfare and happiness of patients and their families is our number one priority. Our goal is to continue making a positive impact for patients by producing high-quality products, expanding our global reach, and searching for ways to innovate.
Responsibilities:
• Perform all work activities in a safe manner and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Participate in the purification of raw material according to standard procedures.
• Participate in the compounding and filling of drug product according to standard procedures.
• Perform washing, drying, storage and preparation of production glassware and supplies.
• Verify critical manufacturing steps executed by a second technician as prescribed in the BPRs.
• Execute approved SOPs and complete accurate documentation.
• Operate manufacturing equipment safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures (ex. autoclave, depyrogenation oven, rotary evaporators, centrifuges, etc.).
• Prepare solvents and solutions for use in the manufacturing process.
• Perform sampling as required by the environmental monitoring program.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of production areas and supplies as part of the sanitation program.
• Participate in the in-house laundry program.
• Participate in cleaning/sanitation of the GMP areas of the warehouse
• Provide accurate and in-depth information for deviation report investigations as required.
• Other duties that may arise from time to time relating to BLES manufacturing, as requested by the Production Management.
Qualifications:
• College diploma in laboratory sciences or a related field OR a University degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or a related field preferred
• 0-2 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Positive and professional attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team
• Experience accurately following written standard procedures and policies
• Comfortable working with chemicals and using standard laboratory equipment and glassware
• Ability to perform work with prolonged periods of standing and repetitive movements
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP) an asset
• Experience working with aseptic technique is considered an asset
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