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Industrial Hygiene and Biosafety Technician - VIE Contract

• Location: Canada, Toronto
• Start date: Q1 2026
  

About the job

The Industrial Hygiene and Biosafety Technician VIE works within the Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Biosafety team, part of the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) organization at Sanofi Toronto.
The role is responsible for assisting the Industrial Hygiene and Biosafety Head with technical and administrative activities, contributing to the site HSE programs with related risk assessments, inspections, tracking, event investigation, training and procedures improvement and implementation, as well as continuous improvement initiatives.

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:

• Assist the biosafety officer (BSO) with updating and revising standard operating protocols and procedures (SOPs) to incorporate precautions, instructions, and critical controls.
• Coordinate annual biological inventory updates and support with biological risk assessments.
• Update of biosafety and IH Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assist with conducting Biosafety and Industrial Hygiene inspections in Laboratory and Manufacturing areas.
• Assist with overall administration of the biosafety and IH programs as requested by the direct manager.
• Assist with resolving biosafety and biocontainment issues in Laboratories/Manufacturing areas where biological materials are used.
• Assist with investigations of events with biosafety and/or IH impact.
• Attend the Biosafety and Industrial Hygiene Committee to assist with administrative duties
• Assist with Industrial Hygiene qualitative and quantitative assessments, including chemical and noise.
• Assist with other Industrial Hygiene matters as needed (topics can vary from hazardous building materials management, ergonomics, personal protective equipment, occupational hygiene exposure, occupational health program).

About you

Experience: 

• Knowledge of scientific procedures, laboratory practices and equipment.
• Basic knowledge and training in biosafety principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge in industrial hygiene principles.
  

Soft and technical skills:

• Proficiency with digital tools and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Willing to visit laboratory and manufacturing settings containing chemicals and biohazardous materials (no handling).
• Willing to enroll in the site immunization program to access biocontainment zones (TDaP and Influenza).

Education: 

• Degree in biological sciences, engineering, or a related degree.
  

Languages:

• Fluent English.
  

Why choose us?

• Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
• Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.
• Explore more with personalized development plans, short-term gigs, and internal mobility across functions and countries.
• Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.
• Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being.
• Launch your career with a company that invests in you — and empowers you to reimagine what’s possible.
  

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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