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Reference No. R2846747

Position Title: Technical Administrator - Upstream Operations - Vaccines

Duration: Fixed Term Contract End Date - March 2028

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:

Administration of Downstream production activities:

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

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

• Participate in daily meetings and report findings to management.

• Participate in deviation investigations.

• Coordinate activities within CP department (Adsorptions, Upstream and MWS).

Health, Safety, Environment:

• Wear proper PPE when performing tasks.

• Drive culture of HSE in department.

• Escalate any potential hazards.   Help develop proposed solutions.

• Participate in HSE checks and inspections.

• Follow safety procedures.

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Purification and sterile filtration of cP antigens:

• Operation of Centrifuges for precipitation purification of CP antigens

• Operation of column chromatography for isolation of CP antigens

• Operation of Ultrafiltration units used for processing CP antigens.

• Sterile filtration of CP antigens using aseptic technique and tube welder.

• Perform and prepare for analytical tests such as lowry,  Bradford and SOS- PAGE.

• Assist in problem solving and trouble shooting.

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

Administration of Data Information for CP Production:

• Complete SAP transactions on a timely, accurate manner.

• Perform Pharm Net Web activities.

• Enter all data in a timely, accurate 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 execution and writing of documents (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 with CCR, CAPA as needed until completion as per committed due dates.

Housekeeping:

• Participate in keeping the production area tidy, in a 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.

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

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

• Sound Knowledge of Microbiology & Fermentation.

• Knowledge of Aseptic Techniques, cGMP, and cGLP

• Chemistry, Mathematics and basic mechanical skills and knowledge.

• Computer Skills, SAP, Visio, AutoCAD, MS Access, JMP

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Hands on with technical writing

• Time management, Initiative and problem solving, troubleshooting skills. 

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 - $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. 

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.​

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.

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