Equipment Specialist

Sanofi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is hiring an Equipment Specialist in Toronto for a fixed-term contract of about 11.5 months. You will oversee influenza manufacturing processes, ensure cGMP documentation, and maintain production equipment and facilities.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma in Engineering/Science and 18 months of relevant experience, with strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills. This role emphasizes QA support, compliant operations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years College Diploma in Engineering, Science, Biotechnology or equivalent.
• At least 18 months of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee influenza manufacturing processes and daily operations.
• Ensure cGMP documentation accuracy and eLogbooks compliance.
• Maintain clean rooms and equipment in good condition.
• Coordinate maintenance, spares, and materials for operations.
• Perform autonomous maintenance and basic repairs on equipment.
• Support QA, CAPAs, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Equipment operation

cGMP

HSE

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Science or equivalent

18 months relevant work experience

Job description

Reference Number:R2865193

Position title:Equipment Specialist

Duration:Fixed TermContract -11.5 months

Location:Toronto, ON

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'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 ourcutting-edgescience and manufacturing,fueledby data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.

About Sanofi

We’rean 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.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Oversee production activities and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Ensures smooth operation of influenza manufacturing processes.

• Reviews documentation for completion and accuracy as per cGMP guidelines (i.e.eLogbooks,eBRs, monitoring charts, etc.)

• Perform cleaning and ensure that clean rooms, equipment, and production instruments aremaintainedin good condition tomaintainquality compliance requirements.

• Order and ensure adequate chemicals, materials, and spare parts are available for routine operations.

• Train and ensure operational staff complytocGMP, HSE, and Quality requirements.

• Participate in daily +QDCI (or equivalent)

• Co-ordinate with units within department (MWS, downstream), other outside departments (Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, QC, QO, etc.) and external vendors to ensuretimelycompletion of production support activities.

2. Set-up and troubleshoot production equipment tomaintainadherence to production schedule.

• Works to prepare assigned areas for the oncoming shifts andresolvesproduction issues.

• Sets-up production lines prior to start-up of each batch.

• Ability to troubleshoot quickly upon startup of production equipment to rectify or proposetimelysolutionto keep production on schedule.

• Perform minor repairs / part replacements on production machines and/or equipment when a malfunction has been detected.

• Observe in detail and report any process deficiencies, perform visual inspection of equipment for impurity and damage before and after cleaning.

• For unplannedworkcommunicate with TS Maintenance and create notifications in SAP for Maintenance work orders (or any relevant system).

• Ensures the completion of cleaning andsanitationpost-troubleshooting activities, asrequired.

3. Perform Autonomous Maintenance on production equipment:

• Performs SAP shop floor operational equipment preventive maintenance activities and makes repairs to production equipment or other area equipment as per procedures.

• Maintain all production equipment by complying with operations preventative maintenance and some calibration schedules.

• Order from maintained inventory of spare parts and consumablesrequiredfor maintenance activities.

• Perform visual inspection of equipment for contamination and damage after maintenance activities.

• Support planned maintenance activities & perform post-inspectiontestfor proper equipment functionality.

• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in an ergonomic way, escape any potential hazards, and help develop proposed solutions.

• Support utility sampling and environmental monitoring asrequiredand ensure the completion as adhered to schedule.

4. Perform administrative activities for Manufacturing operations:

• Complete quality documentation (eBRs,eLogbooks, Training Matrix,SAPor equivalent workordersetc.) accuratelyin a timely manner.

• Create Notifications for Maintenance SAP (or relevant system) work orders, for future planned work.

• Assistwith deviation investigations and implementation of CAPAs.

• Request materials from MWS and ensuretimelyreceipt for Upstream and Downstream operations.

• Ensure transactions are done ina timely,accuratemanner.

• Ensure all data input is completed accurately and intimelymanner.

• Trains andorientsnew team members as assigned in multiple areas.

5. Participate in continuous process and equipment improvement andmaintaincGMP compliance:

• Assistwith implementation of facility, equipment, and process improvement projects.

• Perform activities for qualification and validation asrequired.

• Assistwith updating procedures and corresponding documentation (i.e., SOPs, SWIs, vendor documents, equipment documents etc.) for improving processesin accordance withchange control policies.

• Ensure production area is kept in a tidy, GMP manner by implementing lean methodologies.

• Ensure production areas are inspection ready at all times.

• Support internal/external audits& inspections.

• Proposeimprovementideas for equipment and processes based on technical knowledge.

6. Oversee Health & Safety activities in GMP environment:

• Ensure routine HSE checks and inspections are completed intimelymanner.

• Ensure equipment isoperatedand maintenance activities are performed as per HSE guidelines.

• Supportcultureof HSE in department and support HSE initiatives.

• Ensure operators are equipped and use proper PPE when performing tasks.

• Ensurecleaningchemicals and equipment are stored and used as per HSE requirements and has SDS available.

• Follow and adhere to equipment Lockout/ Tagout and De-energizing procedures whenrequired.

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.

About You

MinimumQualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years College Diploma (Engineering, Science, Biotechnology or Equivalent) plus a minimum of eighteen (18) months ofpreviousrelevant work experience.

• Preferred three (3) years College Diploma (Engineering, Science, Biotechnology or Equivalent) plus a minimum of two (2) years ofpreviousrelevant work experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of Upstream,Downstreamand MWS equipment and procedures.

• Broad-based knowledge

• Sound knowledge of cGMP

• Computer skills.

• Communication.

• Interpersonal& teamworkskills.

• Work under pressure.

• Proven problem solving/judgment.

Hours Of Work:

• Inclusive from Monday to Friday 06:00 AM- 2:00 PM

• Please note the Monday to Friday schedule will change in 2027.

This is subject to change at anytimeand 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 yousubmityour Workday application, otherwise your application will not be considered for this position

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, whetherit’sthrough a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Takegood careof yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare,preventionand wellness program

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

Pay rate - $45.92 per hour

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence" refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, toanalyzedata and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information toidentifypatterns, 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 concernregardingyour personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,Data Subject Rights Webform. TheData Subject Rights Webform can also be used torequest 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 andretainhighly talentedemployees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us tobenefitfrom a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilitiesrequiredduring the recruitment