Technologist - Vaccines

Job description

Reference No. R2728676

Position Title: Technologist - Vaccines

Duration: Fixed-Term Contract End Date: February 15, 2027

Department: B100 MBWS Afternoons

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 Media, Washing and Sterilization activities: 

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

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

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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 with units within department (Upstream and Downstream).

Health, Safety, Environment:

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Wear proper PPE when performing tasks.

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Drive culture of HSE in department.

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Escalate any potential hazards in a timely manner. Help develop proposed solutions.

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Participate in routine HSE checks and inspections.

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Follow safety procedures.

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

Preparation of media, washing and sterilization, analytical testing, area Monitoring, maintenance:

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Perform accurate formulation calculation and measurements of weigh and volume and release checks.   Ensure each cleaning meets standards set in SOP, records, and in accordance with GMP.

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Observe in detail and report any process deficiencies, perform visual inspection of equipment for impurity and damage before and after cleaning.

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Perform utility sampling and environmental monitoring as required and ensure the completion as adhered to schedule.

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Provide guidance to technical staff on problem solving and trouble shooting.

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Ensure area is inspection ready. Knowledgeable to guide inspectors.

Administration of Data Information for GP 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 accurately and in timely 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 PQ 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 and manage them to completion as per committed due dates.

Housekeeping:

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Participate in keeping the production area in a tidy, GMP manner, following 5 S

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

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Preferred two (2) year 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 protein purification.

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Aseptic Techniques

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Chemistry, Mathematics

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cGMP, cGLP

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Basic Mechanical skill and knowledge

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Initiative, Problem Solving and trouble shooting skills.

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Communication, Interpersonal, Stress and Time Management skills

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Computer skills: SAP, Visio, MS Access, JMP

Hours Of Work:

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Inclusive from Monday to Friday 2:00 PM-10:00 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.

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.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion actions at www.sanofi.com !

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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