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Technologist - Vaccine

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Every day, 2.5 million Sanofi vaccine doses reach patients worldwide - powered by bold ideas, cutting-edge science, and passionate people like you. Across every stage — from discovery to delivery — Sanofians are shaping the future of vaccines. In global R&D hubs, exceptional offices, and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, we’re reimagining what’s possible. But science alone isn’t enough — it’s the extraordinary minds behind it that truly make the difference.

R2865843 Technologist - Vaccine

Duration: Fixed Term Contract - 9 months

Location: Toronto, ON

Night Shift multiple openings

About the Job

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization. 

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:

Execution of Media, Buffer, Washing, and Sterilization & Inoculation preparation activities

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

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

  • Participate in daily meetings and report findings to management.

  • Participate in deviation investigations and root cause analysis.

  • Coordinate with units within department (MWS, Upstream and Downstream)

  • Provide training to personnel.

  • Execute and verify IQ/OQ/PQ validation and cleaning verification protocols.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by department management throughout all stages of drug substance manufacturing related to(MWS, Upstream and Downstream processes).

Preparation of media, buffer, washing and sterilization, inoculum, analytical testing, area monitoring, maintenance, material handling, warehouse

  • Perform activities and documentation involved in MBWS and Upstream including, in buffer preparation, washing and sterilizing, inoculation preparation, infectivity testing, and material handling.

  • Perform production calculations, measurements, 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.

  • Material handling, movement an organization and storage. Reorder parts as per guidance from TGL's.

Administration of data for drug substance operations and preparation of trending reports for analysis

  • Document and review production and monitoring activities for drug substance manufacturing

  • Complete SAP transactions in a timely, accurate manner.

  • Draft, review and revise cGMP documents (SOPs/SWis, batch records, protocols, change controls, reports and other manufacturing supporting documents).

  • Ensure all data is completed timely and accurately in LIMS, Master, Change Request Forms, PCS and EM svstem.

Health, Safety and Environment and maintenance of GMP environment

  • Participate in keeping the production area and office areas in a tidy, GMP manner, following 5S guideline or equivalent and supply materials as required

  • 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.

  • Use proper PPE when performing tasks.

  • Follow HSE SOP's, identify and minimize risks, promote safety culture.

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

Process improvement, development, and preparation of trending reports for SPC analysis

  • 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 BPR's for new processes in accordance with change control policies

  • Perform activities involved in IQ, OQ, and PQ for new equipment

  • Initiate Deviations, CCR, CAPA in Quality system as needed and assist until completion as per committed due dates

  • Collaborate with other departments for root cause analysis and assist with implementation of corrective actions

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 3 years of College diploma (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, other Life Science.) with at least 1.6 years (18 months) of relevant work experience.

  • Preferred 4 years of Bachelor’s degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, other Life Science.) with 1 year of previous relevant work experience.

Hours Of Work:

  • Shift schedule inclusive from Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday or Friday to Tuesday from 10:00pm - 06:00 am (Subject to change)

  • Training schedule inclusive from Monday to Friday 08:00am - 04:00pm.

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.

Pay: 48.02/hr

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

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. 

  • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs

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. TheData 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 retainhighly 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.

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