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QSV Biologics Ltd. is a rapidly expanding manufacturer of protein-based pharmaceutical products. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, QSV has established a global client base with customers in Australia, Europe and North America. The company is recognized for its focus on quality and customer service and is on a rapid journey to become a global leader in biologics manufacturing. In our fourth year of operation, we have grown to a staff level of 125 and are in the formative and exciting stages of setting our desired people focused culture and practices.
We want professionals who are seeking a challenging and exciting career, where innovation is encouraged and rewarded. We are a dynamic, growing organization and this is the perfect time to join our team!
Current Career Opportunities as of May 15, 2008:
To review the specifics about our Career Opportunities, continue to scroll below, and read the details of our available positions.
Note that as a manufacturing facility, several of our positions involve shift work. If a position requires shift work, it is noted in the position details below.
To apply for current position vacancies, please submit a resume and cover letter to QSV Biologics at hr@qsvbiologics.com, indicating the available position for which you are applying. Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants. Only those applicants successful in securing an interview will be contacted.
Should you be interested in joining the QSV team, but find that there is not a current vacancy posted that matches your qualifications, we welcome your resume submission for review of interest. Your application of interest to hr@qscbiologics.com will be kept in active consideration for 3 months.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT POSITION DETAILS
Business Development Manager - US West Coast
Reporting to the Director of Business Development, the Business Development Manager, US West Coast (BDM) is responsible for identifying and establishing relationships with new and existing clients on the US West Coast, (with a key focus on California markets) ulitmately resulting in the procurement of business for QSV. The position is responsible for the preparations that underpin engaging potential clients, negotiating an acceptable manufacturing contract, and maintaining ongoing relationships with our customer base. The BDA works in conjunction with Project Managers in ensuring the successful execution of contractual services in process. The BDA is a member of the operational management team.
Our successful candidate has a minimum degree in a relevant field of study and a minimum 4 years related experience in the sales of technology services, ideally in biologics or pharmaceuticals. A self starter and a proven track record in customer relationship building/management, coupled with a strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical service sales is required. Our candidate has good business accumen, exemplary negotiation and communication skills, and is able to work independently. As a representative of QSV, we are seeking an individual with a successful track record of business development and results in the biotechnology industry.
Manager, Facilities & Engineering
The Manager, Facilities & Engineering (F&E Manager) provides day-to-day management of the engineering and maintenance activities associated with maintaining a 24/7 GMP manufacturing facilities. This position is also responsible for developing and implementing capital projects and associated validation activities. As a member of the management team, the F&E Manager plays a lead role in developing corporate strategy and managing QSV's expansion activities. This position also manages a team of engineering and maintenance professionals providing service and support to all departments in QSV.
Our successful candidate is a PEng with a minimum 8 years experience in manufacturing (preferably in the biopharmaceutical filed), accompanied with an in depth knowledge of GMP and its application to bioprocess engineering. Our candidate also has exemplary communication skills, demonstrated leadership qualities, and teh ability to develop innovative, cost effective solutions to operational issues, focused on quality and efficiency at all times.
Manager, Projects & Process Development
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Manager, Projects & Process Development (PM) is a key position in ensuring the provision of our contract manufacturing services. The Project Manager provides the integral leadership role of managing assigned client contracts from conception to delivery of product. The PM works on the procurement of contracts in conjunction with the Business Development team. Upon successful contract closure, the Project Manager is then responsible for defining the scope of work and required project plan. The position is the key liaison with the client for technology transfer to QSV's process development team. The PM works with a team of assigned process development scientists and associates to oversee the devlopment, scale up, and cGMP manufacture of contractual product. The Project Manager works in concert with the managers of Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Facilities to ensure efficient and timely completion of contracts for our clients. As a member of the management team, the PM is involved in the strategic direction and planning of QSV's near and long term business activities, and is the primary representative of our company to assigned clients.
Our successful candidate has a minimum degree in a relevant field of study (an advanced degree is desireable), accompanied with a minimum 8 years experience in a related role in big pharma, contract manufacture, or large-cap biotech companies. The candidate has a significant depth of knowledge and skills required for project management, client relationship management (at executive levels), technology transfer and process development. Additionally the candidate has exemplary leadership, communication and team membership skills. OPERATIONS POSITION DETAILSQuality Control Technologists Level II and III
***Shift work 1 week of evenings per month and occasional weekends***
As members of the Quality Control Department, the Quality Control Analysts II & III are responsible for sampling, inspecting and testing of incoming raw materials, in-process specimens and final products. Additionally, they are involved in the optimization, development and validation of protocols under the guidance of the Quality Control Supervisors and the department Manager. There positions also record, evaluate and trend test results and prepare technical reports, making recommendations based on findings.
Quality Control Technologists (QC Technologists) conduct standard to complex immunological, biochemical, chemical, physical and microbiological analyses according to approved written Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), protocols and GMPs. Additionally, QC Technologists develop new testing and calibration procedures and modify test procedures, equipment and apparatus to meet specialized requirements. They prepare SOPs for the operation, calibration and maintenance of the equipment.
Quality Control Technologists participate in or project lead a team of QC analysts in a field of specialization involved in the coordination of QC release testing, assay qualification and validation projects.
They maintain the current status of applicable QA-controlled documents. This may include developing new documents or updating / circulating documents for review and approval involving but not restricted to: SOPs protocols, reports, specifications, work orders, log books and controlled forms.
As desired candidates, the QC Analyst II must have a related degree or diploma in biology or chemistry, with 2 to 4 years experience. The QC Analyst III will have a degree with at least 4 years experience working in the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry working under Good Manufacturing Proctice (GMP).
Our desired candidate demonstrates knowledge of / familiarity with regulatory requirements and guidance documents such as FDA, ICH, EMEA, BP, USP, etc. The individual must be able to develop and fine-tune simple test methods and develop procedures designed to improve efficiency. Our candidate has excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a team environment. As a senior technologist, the candidate also demonstrates maturity and leadership in supporting the growth and development of junior team members.
Manufacturing Technologists Levels II and III
***Shift work involving 12 hour shifts rotating in 4 days /4 off/4 nights /4 off, with some variation***
Manufacturing Technologists II and III (MA Techs) are responsible for the production of pre-clinical, clinical and commercial lots of material in accordance to Batch Production Records (BPR), and approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). Working in a crew of 4, MA Techs are involved in either upstream (fermentation) or downstream (purification) manufacture of protein based product. They perform environmental monitoring and in-process testing as required, as well as completed and ensure accurate maintenance of all documentation required for GMP compliance. They also perform calibration, maintenance and validation of all manufacturing equipment as required, and report any malfunctions to supervisory personnel or to the Facilites Department.
As senior qualified technicans, MA Tech levels II and III have the opportunity to assume Lead Hand positions, reporting to an assigned Manufacturing Supervisor.
As desired candidates, the MA Technologist II must have a related degree or diploma in biology or chemistry, with at least 2 years experience in biopharma or pharma industry working under GMP. The MA Tech III will have at least 3 years experience as noted above as well as demonstrated maturity and leadership abilities.
Our desired candidate demonstrates a strong working knowledge of / familiarity with GMP environments, regulatory requirements and guidance documents such as FDA, ICH, EMEA, BP, USP, etc. Our candidate has excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a team environment. As a senior technologist, the candidate also demonstrates maturity and leadership in supporting the growth and development of junior team members. Flexibility and initiative within a shift environment is essential.
Process Development Associates
The Process Development Associate (PDA) is responsible for providing technical laboratory assistance during technology transfer, process optimization, as well as process scale-up and full-scale manufacturing activities. Under the supervision of Senior Process Development Scientists, the PDA plans and designs laboratory scale operations, documents experimental outcomes, interprets results and advises on subsequent experimentation necessary to meet client requirments in the eventual production of their protein based material. The PDA also assists the manufacturing department with scale-up, engineering and GMP manufacturing campaigns.
Our successful candidate has a degree or diploma in a biological or chemistry related discipline and a minimum of 2 years experience in the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry working under GMP. Experience in protein based or mammalian cell culture processing is preferred.
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