Packaging Engineering Project Specialist Co - op

Packaging Engineering Project Specialist – Co-Op

Standard (Mon-Fri) Office

Job Description

Business Title: Packaging Engineering Project Specialist – Co-Op Issue Date: 01.AUG.2025 Revision #: 1

Summary: Responsible for the design, modification, support, and improvement of packaging processes at the development, validation, and commercial stages for assigned clients.

Essential Functions:

• Writes and supports the generation of required Packaging Engineering documentation for Risk Assessments, Engineering Line Trials, and Reports for assigned clients.
• Works with clients in the development of master data for Serialization.
• Carries out Engineering Line Trials and Performance Qualifications for new packaging products.
• Lead and/or participate in problem solving for packaging activities, equipment and processes.
• Apply strong computer skills and knowledge to identify, propose and implement changes to solve technical or quality challenges related to the packaging process.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Business Management, Process Pharmacy, Technical Transfers, Validation, Planning, Materials Management, Analytical and other functional areas to meet project and team objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as needed.
• Perform alternating or rotating shifts as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum College/Technical School diploma in Chemistry, Engineering or relevant technical field. BSc in Chemistry, Engineering or Pharmacy is an asset.
• Experience: Experience in packaging technical/scientific discussions with clients is an asset. Previous experience with SAP enterprise software to source information and navigate business operations is an asset.
• Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge and understanding of drug packaging processes as well as drug product validation and commercialization processes.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates organizational skills relevant to drug packaging.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized, with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ability to recommend improvements relating to pharmaceutical packaging, equipment, processes and systems.
• Established quality, regulatory, and production mentality including an appreciation for client service and the contract manufacturing industry.
• Works independently with minimal need for supervision.
• Advanced experience in MS Word/Excel and demonstrated computer proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency with the English Language.

Standards and Expectations:

• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives.
• Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems SOP's and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.).
• Be client and patient conscious at all times.
• Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving.
• Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures.
• Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner.
• Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits or stands for limited periods.
• May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment.
• Lifts light items for limited periods.