R2830611 Technician Filling - Vaccines
Duration: Fixed Term Contract End Date: November 6, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
About the Job
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 Activities of the Job:
Washing & Sterilizing:
Receive goods I items from the warehouse to be autoclaved for Filling activities.
Routinely take WFI, Pure Steam, Compressed Air Samplings and deliver to QC labs.
At the end of the filling batch disassemble, clean, passivate & sonicate units.
Prepare extensions, filling and stoppering unit for the next scheduled batch.
Perform TOC and Conductivity Test on Units & Perform EMs in WIS area.
Prepare Stopper bags for autoclave
Routinely perform Audit Trail of autoclave records.
Wash and wrap hard goods in preparation for autoclaving.
Print labels for all pre-autoclave items and ensure labels are affixed on wrapped units and/or stopper bags prior to autoclaving.
Ensure there is adequate inventory to perform cleaning & disinfection and to prepare units for filling activities.
Safely handle acids, detergents, cleaning solutions and WFI as per as our safety guidelines.
Aseptic Filling Line Set-up:
Prepare approved cleaning and disinfection solutions for the cleaning of the Material Transfer Booth (MTB), canisters, and filling machine.
Prepare all plates aseptically in MTB that will be used during the filling process.
Select required equipment, parts, and materials needed for the setup in Grade A Restricted Access Barrier System (RABS) and document in the Batch Production Record (BPR).
Routinely changing RABS gloves as outlined in the respective SOP.
Aseptic Filling:
All operators must gown as per Grade B classification to enter the Aseptic Processing Area.
All operators operating the vial wash station and the depyrogenation tunnel must be gowned as per Grade D classification.
During filling, perform routine and non-routine interventions using the RABS gloves as outlined in the Aseptic Process Simulation Study (APSS) ensuring that the Grade A cabinet is not compromised by the Grade B surroundings.
Environmental Monitoring:
Perform environmental (viable and non-viable) monitoring in Aseptic Processing Area and adjacent rooms as per SOP, which includes Grade A, B, C, and D classification.
Ensure that each sample is identified with the following information: Date, Time, Individual being sampled, Sampler, and Sample location.
Cleaning and Disinfection:
Prepare cleaning reagents for required cleaning of the Aseptic Processing Area and adjacent rooms (Grade A, B, C, and D).
Ensure that cleaning equipment are sterile and verify that the items have not expired prior to use.
Ensure that cleaning is performed from the highest level of classification.
(Grade A) to the lowest level of classification (Grade D).
General Duties:
Prepare media for Aseptic Processing Simulation Study (APSS).
Receive bulk tanks from Formulations to Filling & Packaging and maintain pressurized system of the tank if required.
Maintain qualification of Labeling and Packaging activities in order to perform job duties m L&P in the absence of Filling Operations
Perform filling activities pertaining to the ISO Certification and smoke study.
Complete 5S activities on the shop floor.
Train new Filling Operators on the shop floor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years College Diploma (Pharmaceutical Technology with Industrial Microbiology).
A minimum of (1) year of previous relevant work experience.
Knowledge of Aseptic Processing & Aseptic Gowning
Well-versed with cGMP, Health & Safety.
Strong Mechanical and Computer Skills
Good Interpersonal Skills, Communication and Problem-Solving Skills.
Hours Of Work:
Inclusive from Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Subject to change) Flexibility required to work in afternoon shifts.
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.
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
This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.
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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