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Manufacturing and Supply
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Sr. Lab Support Technician

Toronto, Canada
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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.

R2847121 Senior Lab Support Technician- Vaccines

Duration: Fixed Term Contract (End Date: February 2027)

Location: Toronto, Ontario

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:

Manage waste drums for multiple waste streams:

  • Packaging waste and coordinating autoclaving waste processing and disposal

  • Handle egg, liquid, chemical & biological waste segregation and disposal

  • Managing inventory controls of Biological indicators

  • Media Management

  • Ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory tracking of media

  • Ensure proper rotation and expiration date management

  • Maintain optimal stock levels to prevent shortages

Glassware Management

  • Wash and assemble glassware, connections, flasks; coordinate with Washing & Sterilizing and returns to Quality Control

  • Perform monthly cleaning of lab equipment (transport containers, grey transport bins)

  • Perform routine checks for scratched/dented glassware and subsequent disposal

Consumables Management

  • Maintain adequate stock levels of lab consumables

  • Coordinate ordering and restocking activities

  • Optimize inventory levels to minimize waste and costs

  • Maintain visual management tools and inventory tracking systems

  • Drive continuous improvement in lab organization

SAP Confirmations

  • Process and confirm transactions in SAP system

  • Ensure timely posting of goods receipts and issues

Dock Management

  • Coordinate receiving activities for lab supplies and materials

  • Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and condition

  • Process receiving documentation and route materials appropriately

  • Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse operations

Backup Support for Other Lab Support Staff

  • Provide coverage during absences, vacations, or peak periods

  • Cross-functional support across QC laboratory areas

  • Ensure continuity of critical lab support operations

Assist Microbiology Department with Supply Management

  • Unpacking incoming supplies and materials

  • Disinfecting materials before entry into controlled areas

  • Support micro team who will retain ordering responsibilities

  • Ensure proper handling of materials entering classified environments

No employee has a proprietary right to an activity or group of activities. Activities may be changed or reassigned to meet the needs of the operations.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum Grade 12 (Science, Maths, English, Computer Training)

  • Minimum of twelve (12) months of previous relevant work experience.

  • Preferred 2 years College Diploma (General Microbiology, Maths, English, Computer Training) + 6 months of relevant experience.

Hours Of Work:

  • Inclusive from Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Pay rate - $41.95 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. 

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.​

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.

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.

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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