Filling Specialist

At Septodont, a global leader in dental products and a key player in pharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing (CDMO), we are proud to work every day to improve patients’ health and well-being.
Present in more than 110 countries, the Group relies on the energy, expertise, and passion of 2,600 employees. With 6 international production sites, Septodont combines industrial excellence, technological expertise, and innovation to meet the needs of healthcare professionals worldwide.
In North America, our operations include facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and Pennsylvania. Our Cambridge, Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma – a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of more than 675 dedicated professionals and modern facilities, we deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions to partners around the world.
Beyond our expertise, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a stimulating work environment where everyone can learn, grow, and build a career that reflects their aspirations, supported by continuous training and internal mobility. As a socially responsible company, we place diversity and inclusion at the heart of our development, convinced that they enhance collective performance and foster human experience.
Joining Septodont means becoming part of a human-scale international group and contributing to a meaningful mission: improving health for as many people as possible. What if your next professional chapter started with us?
FUNCTION SUMMARY:
The Filling Specialist is accountable to the Production Supervisor for all activities performed in the Filling Rooms in a manner that ensures all activities are efficient, effective and in accordance with the requirements outlined in Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for line changeovers, sanitization, cleaning of the lines
Sets-up and disassembles the filling machines
Models all Aseptic practices and behavior while involved in Aseptic processes
Understands the first air principal to avoid cross contamination of products and their components
Understands basic Microbiology
Follows proper cleaning and sanitization techniques
Maintains annual Gowning Certification
Performs filling in-process quality checks as required
Performs troubleshooting and minor adjustments and interventions on the filling machines
Provides preventative maintenance support on the filling machines
Reports any problems of production equipment to Lead Hand / Supervisor of area
Reports and works with the Production Supervisor and maintenance to resolve production/ equipment problems
Provides direction and oversight to operators in filling room or adjacent supporting areas
Steps into Lead Hand role in absence of area Lead Hand
Trains new filling room operators on filling machine operation.
Participates in Overall Equipment Efficiency
Communicates the need for any filling room supplies and tools that are required to run production efficiently
Follows GMP and regulatory compliance requirements, and ensures quality standards are met
Updates Standard Operating Procedures and executes employee training
Assists with MDI and DIR Investigations
Performs activities in the moment, under scrutiny from many departments and by the client
Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations
Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies and current standard business practices
Performs other related duties as required
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Education
High school diploma
Experience
Must be gown certified with strong gowning techniques.
Good documentation practices
Meets expectations on most recent Performance Appraisal
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Current aseptic certification
Troubleshooting experience
Willing to work extra hours
Trainingexperience of others is preferred
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based for the duration of employment. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored immigration support.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.
Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.