Industrial Hygiene Co-op

Job description

Sanofi Pasteur is currently accepting resumes for an Industrial Hygiene (IH) Intern in the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department at our Sanofi Pasteur Toronto site. The candidate will have the opportunity to work within a highly functioning HSE team, interact with various departments (laboratories, production, technical services) to perform activities in support of the IH program. The candidate will acquire knowledge in the application of IH, biosafety and HSE regulatory requirements relevant to a pharmaceutical manufacturing and support site.

The position requires a four (4) month commitment, from Apr 29, 2019 to Aug 30, 2019, at our Sanofi Pasteur Ltd. Connaught Campus in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Qualifications required:

·  Minimum completion of an undergraduate degree, preferably in the Biological Sciences or equivalent (although all potential candidates will be considered)
·  Completion of the first year of the M.P.H. program of study

Other Requirements:

·  Applicants must be vaccinated and titres verified prior to work in production areas.

Activities will include:

·  Working with departments to complete/update their Sanofi Chemical Risk Assessments, including:
·  CMRs (Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxins)
·  Designated substances
·  Other chemical risk assessments, as required
·  Working with departments to update Sanofi Biosafety Risk Assessments.
·  Working with departments to assess asphyxiation hazards and to devise control plans.
·  Work with practicum advisor to update and consolidate IH monitoring/sampling plans as required.
·  Assist departments in establishing and/or updating hazardous material inventories, updating safety data sheets and other aspects of WHMIS program.
·  Develop/update HSE policies and procedures, safe work instructions, or other HSE program documents in accordance with Sanofi HSE Corporate Standards.
·  Conduct industrial hygiene assessments to update air sampling, noise and other assessments, as assigned.
·  Develop and/or assist in delivering IH-related training, including CMRs, asphyxiants, chemical safety, etc.
·  Attend and/or present in meetings: HSE Department, JHSC, HSE Relay
·  Other duties and tasks as may be assigned.

Key skills include:

·  Proficient in Microsoft Office
·  Strong communication skills – oral and written
·  Works well in a team environment and independently

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine division of sanofi-aventis Group, is the largest company in the world devoted entirely to human vaccines. Our Connaught Campus in Toronto is home to the largest number of scientists dedicated to vaccine research and development in Canada. All of our employees benefit from this integrated environment and the unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth it provides. Our company attracts some of the best minds in the business - talented people from around the world. Our 1,100 employees give us their best and we offer the best in return

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.