Reference no: R2856280
Position title: Technologist
Duration: Fixed Term Contract - 11 months contract (Afternoon)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
About the job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Sanofi Vaccines
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, is the largest company in the world devoted entirely to human vaccines. Our driving goal is to protect people from infectious diseases by creating safe and effective vaccines. Our company distributes more than 1 billion doses of vaccine each year, making it possible to vaccinate more than 500 million people across the globe. Sanofi Pasteur offers the broadest range of vaccines in the world, providing protection against 20 bacterial and viral diseases.
Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Major Activities of the Job:
Adsorption of Purified Antigens
Preparation of detailed calculations for adsorption of purified concentrates
Operator for the adsorption of purified antigens
Operator for the dispensing of Adsorbed antigens
Operator for the completion and checking of Adsorption BPRs.
Operator for the completion and checking of Dispensing BPRs
Responsible for the inventory, maintenance and preparations of adjuvants and toxoid concentrates
Trainer for Adsorption processes
Aseptic techniques using tube welder technology
Diluting, pooling, filtering, transferring or weighing of volumes up to 150 litres of critical, limited expensive concentrates
Clean Room work and tasks within critical work conditions and environment
Set up of clean room, environmental sampler, room preparation, disinfection of room after completion ofjob
Preparation, inspection and release of adsorption equipment for concentrate process
Clean Room Maintenance
Preparation of QO approved disinfectants for cleaning applications
Preparation of rooms (including clean rooms) for sampling and environmental monitoring
Prepare and sample EM as outlined by SOP. Monitor and perform EM as required per product, per week, bi-weekly, per month
Order EM plates and swabs
Entry of EM in Master
Entry and review of data in Pharmnet Web
Delivery of EM samples
Sampling of Bulk intermediates and concentrates
Operations using aseptic techniques
Tube welder technology is used throughout sampling
Preparation of LIMS applications, labels, test samples, preparation of Kjeldahl samples and calculations/supplement sheets
Maintenance of reference and official reserve samples, entering samples into sample logbooks
Laboratory Maintenance, Parts, Inventories
Maintenance of the inventory of antigen concentrates
Execution of validated mixing as per license requirements
Maintenance of inventory on glass, bottles, sample containers, filters
Maintenance and order of sterile tanks, bottles, and connections
Production Planning/Office Duties
Assist with the daily and weekly production plan with the management and area TGL
SAP transactions, confirmations, BPR order requests and scheduling
Performs cycle counts to keep SAP inventories at 98% accuracy
Confirm materials and receive orders 98% on time
Transfer of material via SAP system
Equipment Preparation
Prepare equipment and filters used during adsorptions
Set up sterile and screen filters, interact with Washing and Sterilizing personnel
Check incoming or outgoing tanks and equipment for integrity, breaches, anomalies, mixers
Perform additional tasks as requested by Management
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum three (3) years Community College Diploma in (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Specialty Technologist Programs), plus a minimum of eighteen (18) months of previous relevant work experience.
Preferred four (4) years Bachelor's Degree (Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, General Science), plus a minimum one (1) year of previous relevant work experience.
Strong knowledge of Microbiology and Aseptic Processing.
Familiarity with using the following: Sterile Filters/Filter Equipment, Integrity Tester, MAS Air Sampler, Met One Particle Counter, Tube Welder/Sealer, Tachometer.
Ability to communicate across departments and to write SOPs, SWIs and CCRs.
Strong Organizational and Planning skills.
Adequate Computer skills and familiarity with SAP and LIMS.
Hours Of Work:
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 a change to meet the requirements of the operation.
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
Pay rate - $48.02 per hour
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.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.
AI Usage
"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.
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.
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