Technologist - Vaccines

Reference No. R2735914

Position Title : Technologist - Vaccines

Duration : Fixed-Term Contract End Date : March 28, 2025

Department : cP Downstream day shift

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 Downstream production activities :

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

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

Participate in daily meetings and report findings to management.

Participate in deviation investigations.

Coordinate activities within CP department (Adsorptions, Upstream and MWS).

Health, Safety, Environment :

Wear appropriate PPE when performing tasks.

Drive culture of HSE in department.

Escalate any potential hazards, help develop proposed solutions.

Participate in HSE checks and inspection.

Follow safety procedures.

Purification and sterile filtration of CP antigens :

Operation of Centrifuges for precipitation purification of CP antigens.

Operation of column chromatography for isolation of CP antigens.

Operation of Ultrafiltration units used for processing CP antigens.

Sterile filtration of CP antigens using aseptic technique and tube welder.

Perform and prepare for analytical tests such as lowry, Bradford and SDS-PAGE.

Assist in problem solving and trouble shooting.

Ensure area is inspection ready. Knowledgeable to guide inspectors.

Administration of Data Information for cP Production :

Complete SAP transactions in a timely, accurate manner.

Perform Pharm Net Web activities.

Enter data accurately and in a timely manner such as Shop Floor Data, LIMs, Mater, Change Request Forms.

Process improvement and development :

Assist implementation of facility, equipment, and process improvement projects.

Assist in execution and writing of documents (specifications, protocols and reports) related to facility, equipment, and process improvement of production process.

Modification of SOPs and BPRs for new processes in accordance with change control policies.

Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ for new equipment.

Attend meetings with other support functions representing production as needed.

Preparation of Trending reports and SPC data analysis :

Assist with implementation of corrective actions in production.

Assist with CCR, CAPA as needed until completion as per committed due dates.

Housekeeping :

Participate in keeping the production area in a tidy, GMP manner, following 5S guideline (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain).

Disinfect area as required in SOP.

Assist in ensuring loading dock and hallways are clean and unobstructed by materials or equipment, garbage is discarded daily to designated area outside production.

Assist to ensure office area is kept in a tidy, clean manner.

Supply air lock with gowning materials.

Animate visual management tools.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred two (2) year master's degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioengineering), plus a minimum of three (3) years of previous relevant work experience.

Strong knowledge and familiarity with aseptic techniques, microbiology and cGMP, cGLP practices.

Strong mechanical skills and problem-solving ability. Experience in setting-up, operating, troubleshooting and cleaning machinery as per SOPs.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and make quick decisions in accordance with SOPs and training.

Basic computer skills and the ability to enter data accurately and in a timely manner.

Hours Of Work

Inclusive from Monday to Friday : 6 : 00 am - 2 : 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.

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