Inspection and Packaging - Vaccine

This is a third shift position.

WHO WE ARE

Sanofi is the vaccines division of Sanofi. We believe in a world in which no one suffers or dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. The Swiftwater site is located in northeast Pennsylvania and is home to the production of over 120 million doses of vaccine each year.

At Sanofi Swiftwater site, we manufacture and market vaccines to help prevent diseases —some of which have seasonal demand. Given this seasonality, peak manufacturing periods require greater levels of labor, and it is important that we have the optimal number of employees to meet the demand.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a detail-oriented person who thrives in a fast-paced team environment.

The production technician is the “heartbeat” of the vaccine manufacturing and is primarily responsible for the high quality and efficient production of our vaccines in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) for all relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA).

Like all production positions at the Company, this position may require to be moved or temporarily flexed to another department/location within the Swiftwater site due to business needs. This is a 40-hour workweek. Additionally, candidates should expect to work in multiple buildings including Building 79, Building 59, and Building 37. We will attempt to provide as much advance notice as possible if any such change is needed. Some off-shift work may be required based on business needs. The Technician is responsible for production in accordance with volume fluctuation, business needs, and effective procedures. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensures all materials required for production are available prior to need

• Ensures completion of sampling & corresponding documentation as required

• Participates or leads in all aspects of the production process (SAP, cycle counting, LIMS, material ordering, Labwatch, Phenix, Medasys, DeltaV, Etc.)

• Works to resolve all production issues, and relays them to their leadership team

• Ensures all areas within the facility are adequately covered at all times

• Ensures that the team is thinking and working ahead whenever possible 

• Completes tasks and corresponding documentation as required by cGMP

• Identifies deviations and aids investigations and root cause analysis 

• Works to complete quality documentation (BPR’s, logbooks, etc) accurately in a timely manner

• Becomes trained in all assigned training modules

• Follows all procedures put into effect to ensure safety and the safety of others.

• Reports all safety issues, concerns, incidents, and near misses to area management.

• Based on department assignment, may be required to participate in the execution on the floor of Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation activities of production equipment and production processes. Responsibilities include equipment set-up, operations, and troubleshooting, environmental monitoring, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Delivery

• Performs production in accordance with volume fluctuation, business needs, and effective procedures.

• Must be flexible to ensure staffing for changing business volume and needs

Communication

• Identifies all production issues and relays them to the leadership team.

Detail orientation

• Works to complete quality documentation (batch production records, logbooks, etc.) accurately in a timely manner.

Continuous improvement

• Identifies and communicates deficiencies and opportunities for improvement to leadership

Team environment 

• Works with Senior Technicians and Managers to ensure a smooth operation.

Systems

• Basic knowledge of business applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Use of SAP

Quality & Safety

• Understanding of the CFR (code of federal regulations) / PAI inspection readiness 

• FDA audit understanding and awareness

Training 

• Works to become trained in all assigned training modules. Trains and orients new team members (at any level) as assigned

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED with at least 6 months manufacturing work experience 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or other relevant fields of study with no prior manufacturing experience preferred. 

• Prior work experience in a regulated production environment (e.g., GMP - Good Manufacturing Practice) 

• Ability to use Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) to control industrial processes

• Evidence of basic mechanical aptitude, computer skills, good comprehension skills, retention skills, manual dexterity, and ability to troubleshoot.

THE FINE PRINT 

• For influenza production roles (excluding FFIP roles): candidate must be able to be receive influenza vaccine which is required for building access

• For aseptic area production roles (excluding Flu production tech roles): candidate must be able to obtain and maintain current aseptic gowning qualification

• This position may be required to be moved or temporarily flexed to another department or building within the FFIP operation due to business needs. Additionally, candidates should expect to work in multiple buildings. Some over-time/off-shift work hours may be required based on business needs. We will attempt to provide as much advance notice as possible, two weeks where applicable if any such change is needed.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., and bend/lift/move objects as part of the job.

• Able to stand for up to 8 hours a day (with occasional breaks)

As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. All US based roles require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities.

According to the CDC, an individual is considered to be “fully vaccinated” fourteen (14) days after receiving (a) the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or (b) the single dose of the J&J vaccine. Fully vaccinated, for new Sanofi employees, is to be fully vaccinated 14 DAYS PRIOR TO START DATE

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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.