Technologist- Vaccines

R2768304 Technologist - Vaccines

Duration: Fixed Term Contract: 11 months

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 Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of detailed calculations for formulation of intermediate and final bulk vaccines using antigens and excipients following related BPRs (~25) and SOPs (-80).

• Prepare and execute BPRs for intermediate and final bulk manufacturing, including both manual and computer based calculations.

• Release process orders, prepare sample labels, complete documentation and prepare/release equipment and tanks necessary to perform a formulation.

• Perform routine formulations activities in classified environment (classification C-1/C/D) using closed system technology (e.g tube welder, tube sealer), procedural clean room behavior and monitoring requirements (e.g Met-one, MAS, etc)

• Preparation, disinfection of materials and equipment, and disinfection of room before and after completion of formulations activities.

• Tank inspection, preparation and release.

• Perform filter integrity testing on multiple types of filters.

• Perform dilution, pooling, filtration, transfer of bulk materials.

• Perform tank preparation (e.g. pressurization, routine stirring) for storage and/or shipping.

• Check incoming or outgoing tanks and equipment for integrity, breaches, anomalies, mixers and acceptance.

• Sampling of intermediate, final bulks for routine, non-routine and stability sampling using closed system technology.

• Fulfill additional sample requests from various departments (e.g. QC, BRD, MTech).

• Satellite Sample/LIMS creation processing

• Maintain reference and official reserve samples. Maintain records of samples in inventory for tracking purposes

• Dispose of samples at scheduled frequencies.

• Perform entry of test samples and environmental monitoring samples in appropriate computer program (e.g.LIMS, EM tracking programs, etc)

• Perform SAP confirmation of activities.

• Perform BPR entries into BPR and database.

• Support training on processes of new hires (or existing employees) as required.

• Support in non-conformance event investigation and closure

About You:

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years Bioscience, Pharmaceutical Technology College degree (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Technologist Program) or a related science field, plus a minimum of two (2) years of previous relevant work experience.

• Preferred Bachelors of Science (BioScience, Biological Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology) or related science, plus a minimum of one (1) year of previous relevant work experience.

• Knowledge/exposure of Closed system Technology/Aseptic Technique, Environmental Monitoring equipment and practices.

• Sterile Filtration/Sterile Filters/Filter testing experience/exposure.

• Understanding of GMP, GDP and Data Integrity regulatory requirements.

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.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.​​

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.​

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

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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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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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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