cP Upstream Technologist - Vaccines

Job description

Reference No. R2731558

Position Title: cP Upstream Technologist - Vaccines

Duration: Fixed-Term Contract End Date: February 26, 2027

Department: cP Upstream 

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Sanofi Vaccines

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. 

Major Activities of the Job:

Administration of Upstream production activities:

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

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Participate in daily meetings and report findings to management.

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Participate in deviation investigations.

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Coordinate activities within CP department (Downstream and MWS)

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

Health, Safety, and Environment:

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Wear appropriate PPE when performing tasks.

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Drive culture of HSE in department.

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Escalate any potential hazards. Help develop proposed solutions.

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Participate in HSE checks and inspections.

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Follow safety procedures.

Fermentation and harvest of B.pertussis for cP antigens production:

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Microbiology manipulations in a BioContainment Cabinet (BCC).

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Preparation and operation of seed and intermediate fermenters.

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Preparation and operation of production fermenters.

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Operation of a centrifuge to harvest the fermentations.

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Preparation and operation of Microfilters and Ultrafilters

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Ensure area is inspection ready. Knowledgeable to guide inspectors.

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Assist in problem solving and troubleshooting.

Administration of Data Information for CP Production:

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Complete SAP transactions on a timely, accurate manner.

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Perform Pharm Net Web activities.

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Enter all data in a timely, accurate manner, such as Shop Floor Data, LIMs, Master, Change Request Forms.

Process improvement and Development:

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Assist implementation of facility, equipment, and process improvement projects.

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Assist in writing specifications, protocols and reports related to facility, equipment, and process improvement of production process.

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Modification of SOPs and BPRs for new processes in accordance with change control policies.

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Perform IQ, OQ, and PO for new equipment.

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Attend meetings with other support functions representing production as needed.

Preparation of Trending reports and SPC data analysis:

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Assist with implementation of corrective actions in production.

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Assist in CCR, CAPA as needed.

Housekeeping:

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Participate in keeping the production area tidy, in a GMP manner, following 5S guideline (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain).

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Disinfect area as required in SOP.

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Assist to ensure loading dock and hallways are clean and unobstructed by materials or equipment, garbage is discarded daily to designated area outside production.

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Assist to ensure office area is kept in a tidy, clean manner.

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Supply airlock with gowning materials

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Animate visual management tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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Sound Knowledge of Microbiology.

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Sound knowledge of Fermentation.

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Basic mechanical skills and knowledge

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Chemistry, Mathematics, cGMP, cGLP.

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Computer skills, SAP, Visio, MS Access, JMP

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Communication skills, problem solving, trouble shooting, shows initiative.

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Technical writing skills

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Presentation Power Point

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Stress and Time Management

Hours Of Work:

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Inclusive from Sunday-Thursday 10:00 PM- 6:00 AM.

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.

Pursue Progress.

Discover Extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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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.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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