Technologist - Toronto, Ontario

Job description

Position Title: Technologist - Permanent (Full Time)

Site/Department : Toronto/Adsorptions

Sanofi Pasteur: The world's leading vaccine company

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.

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.

Clean 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.

Sampling, Reference Sample Maintenance:

·  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 log books.

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.
·  Maintenance of tube welder and sealer.

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.

No employee has a proprietary right to an activity or group of activities. Activities may be changed or reassigned to meet the needs of the operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

·  Minimum four (4) years Bachelor's Degree (Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, General Science), plus a minimum one (1) year of previous relevant work experience
·  Strong knowledge of Microbiology and Aseptic Processing
·  Familiarity with using the 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

Applications received after the official closing date will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Hours Of Work:

Inclusive from Monday to Wednesday from 2:00pm to 10:00pm & Saturday to Sunday from 6:30am to 2:30pm

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.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to a ttract, 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.

Sanofi, Empowering Life

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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.