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Advanced Technician - Vaccines
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Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
R2810017 Advanced Technician- Vaccines (Night)
Duration- Fixed-Term Contract End Date: June 30, 2028
Location: Toronto, ON
About the Job
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing? We are looking for a dedicated Advanced Technician to join our dynamic night shift team in the cP Upstream department within Bulk Manufacturing. As an Advanced Technician at Sanofi, you will be at the cutting edge of innovation, working alongside a passionate team of professionals to produce high-quality pharmaceutical products that enhance global health.
We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
Major Responsibilities:
Oversee Media, Washing, and Sterilization activities, participate in daily meetings, report findings, and ensure accurate documentation (BPR, logbook)
Wear PPE, drive HSE culture, escalate hazards, develop solutions, and participate in HSE checks and inspections.
Preparation of media, washing and sterilization, analytical testing, area Monitoring, maintenance.
Complete SAP transactions, perform Pharm Net Web activities, and enter data accurately and timely.
Execute protocols and assist in updating SOPs and BPRs.
Maintain a tidy production area following GMP and 5S guidelines, disinfect areas, and ensure clean and unobstructed loading docks and hallways.
About You:
Minimum of a 3-year Community College Diploma in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred: 4-year bachelor's degree in the same fields, plus at least 18 months of relevant work experience.
Sound knowledge of Microbiology and Fermentation, basic mechanical skills, and aseptic techniques.
Proficiency in Mathematics and Chemistry.
Understanding of cGMP and cGLP standards.
Strong computer skills, effective communication, stress and time management, initiative, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
Hours Of Work:
Inclusive from Monday to Friday 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
This is subject to change at any time, and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to take such change to meet the requirements of the operation.
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
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
This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.
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.
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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.
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.
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com
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- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
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