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Reference Number:R2853530

Position Title: Technologist - Vaccines

Duration: Fixed Term Contract End Date: 18 months

Location: Toronto, ON

About the Job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. 

Sanofi's global vaccines business unit partners with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being. 

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.  We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.  

About Sanofi 

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.  

Main Responsibilities:

Administration of Media, Washing and Sterilization activities 

• Assist on review of Records, SOP, logbooks, and monitoring charts for completion and insurance of accuracy of all documents as per GMP guidelines.

• Train and ensure technical staff comply to cGMP, HSE, and SOP requirements

• Participate in daily meetings and report findings to management

• Participate in deviation investigations

• Coordinate with units within department (Upstream and Downstream)

Health, Safety, Environment

• Wear proper PPE when performing tasks.

• Drive culture of HSE in department.

• Escalate any potential hazards in a timely manner. Help develop proposed solutions.

• Participate in routine HSE checks and inspections.

• Follow safety procedures.

• Ensure chemicals are stored as per HSE requirement, and has MSDS available.

Preparation of media, washing and sterilization, analytical testing, area

monitoring, maintenance

• Perform accurate formulation calculation and measurements of weigh and volume and release checks. Ensure each cleaning meets standards set in SOP, records, and in accordance with GMP.

• Observe in detail and report any process deficiencies, perform visual inspection of equipment for impurity and damage before and after cleaning.

• Perform utility sampling and environmental monitoring as required and ensure the completion as adhered to schedule.

• Provide guidance to technical staff on problem solving and trouble shooting.

• Ensure area is inspection ready. Knowledgeable to guide inspectors.

Administration of Data Information for GP Production 

• Complete SAP transactions on a timely, accurate manner.

• Perform Pharm net web activities.

• Enter all data accurately and in timely manner such as Shop Floor Data, LIMs, Master, change request forms.

Process improvement and development

• Assist implementation of facility, equipment, and process improvement projects

• Assist in writing specifications, protocols and reports related to facility, equipment, and process improvement of production process

• Modification of SOPs and BPRs for new processes in accordance with change control policies

• Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ for new equipment

• Attend meetings with other support functions representing production as needed

Preparation of Trending reports and SPC data analysis 

• Assist with implementation of corrective actions in production

• Assist in CCR, CAPA as needed and manage them to completion as per committed due dates

Housekeeping

• Participate in keeping the production area in a tidy, GMP manner, following 5S guideline (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain)

• Disinfect area as required in SOP.

• Assist to ensure loading dock and hallways are clean and unobstructed by materials or equipment, garbage is discarded daily to designated area outside production.

• Assist to ensure office area is kept in a tidy clean manner.

• Supply airlock with gowning materials

• Animate visual management tools

About You

​Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum four (4) years Bachelor's degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering), plus a minimum of four (4) years of previous relevant work experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years Master's degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering), plus a minimum of three (3) years of previous relevant work experience.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Sound Knowledge in Microbiology and Protein Purification

• Knowledge in Aseptic techniques, cGMP, cGLP

• Chemistry, Mathematics and basic mechanical skills and knowledge

• Computer skills, SAP, Visio, Autocad, MS Access, JMP

Hours Of Work:

• Inclusive from Monday to Friday: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (week starts on Sunday night)

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​This is subject to change at any time and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such a change to meet the requirements of the operation.

Mandatory Application Requirement: Your Workday application form must be complete, and a copy of your resume MUST be attached in the Workday application form, at the time you submit your Workday application, otherwise your application will not be considered for this position 

Pay rate - $48.02 per hour

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.  

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.  

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.  

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.​

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,  Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint. 

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.  

Thank you in advance for your interest. 

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.

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