R2763807B200 MWS-Upstream Technologist

Duration- Fixed Term, 2 years

Location- Toronto, ON

About the Job

Join Sanofi’s B200 Operations, MWS (Media, Washing and Sterilizing) team as a B200 MWS-Upstream Technologist. In this role, you will optimize media washing and sterilizing processes, ensuring the highest quality in biopharmaceutical production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive innovation in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

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:

• Execute media washing, sterilization, and upstream activities while ensuring compliance with GMP guidelines through thorough review of records, SOPs, and monitoring charts. Participate in deviation investigations and provide training to staff on GMP, HSE, and SOP requirements.

• Coordinate with MWS, upstream, and downstream units, participate in daily meetings to report findings, and execute validation and cleaning verification protocols, supporting all stages of drug substance manufacturing in B200 operations.

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

• Document and review production and monitoring activities for influenza drug substance manufacturing, ensuring timely and accurate completion of SAP transactions and cGMP documents (SOPs, batch records, protocols, change controls). Maintain data integrity in LIMS, Master, Change Request Forms, PCS, and EM systems.

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

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

About You:

• Education and Experience: Minimum three years of college diploma in relevant fields (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, other Life Science.) with at least one year of relevant work experience; preferred bachelor’s degree with two years of experience.

• Knowledge of purification processes for viral proteins and production equipment, with proficiency in aseptic techniques and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

• Strong background in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, and mathematics, supporting analytical and operational tasks.

• Proficient in computer applications, with mechanical aptitude and technical writing capabilities for documentation.

• Effective communication, teamwork, stress/time management, conflict resolution, and adaptability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Hours Of Work:

• Inclusive from Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Subject to change)

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.

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.​​

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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