Technologist (Night Shift)

BioTalent Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a dedicated manufacturing specialist to execute media preparation, cleaning, inoculation, and analytical testing within GMP guidelines. The role emphasizes data documentation, SAP/LIMS usage, and collaboration across MWS, Upstream, and Downstream operations.

Training and adherence to HSE standards are required. You will participate in process improvements and deviations management, ensuring clean, compliant production environments and supporting root cause analyses as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year college diploma in Life Sciences with 1.5 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of GMP/HSE/SOPs and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute media, buffer, washing, sterilization, and inoculation activities per GMP.
• Prepare media, buffers, washing, sterilization and inoculum processes with proper records.
• Manage data in SAP/LIMS and draft/ revise cGMP documents as needed.
• Support health, safety and environment practices and maintain GMP areas.
• Contribute to facility, equipment, and process improvement projects and change controls.

Skills

Biochemistry knowledge

Purification process

Production equipment

cGMPs knowledge

Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry

Math & IT aptitude

Quality & safety

Supervisory skills

Communication & networking

Interpersonal teamwork

Education

College Diploma in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

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’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.

About Sanofi

We’re an 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. Execution of Media, Buffer, Washing, and Sterilization & Inoculation preparation activities

• Assist in review of Records, SOP, logbooks, and monitoring charts for completion and ensure accuracy of all documents as per GMP guidelines.
• Train and ensure technical staff comply to GMP, HSE, and SOP requirements.
• Participate in daily meetings and report findings to management.
• Participate in deviation investigations and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with units within department (MWS, Upstream and Downstream)
• Provide training to personnel.
• Execute and verify IQ/OQ/PQ validation and cleaning verification protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management throughout all stages of drug substance manufacturing related to (MWS, Upstream and Downstream processes).

2. Preparation of media, buffer, washing and sterilization, inoculum, analytical testing, area monitoring, maintenance, material handling, warehouse

• Perform activities and documentation involved in MBWS and Upstream including, in buffer preparation, washing and sterilizing, inoculation preparation, infectivity testing, and material handling.
• Perform production calculations, measurements, and release checks. Ensure each cleaning meets standards set in SOP, records, and in accordance with GMP.
• Observe in detail and report any process deficiencies, perform visual inspection of equipment for impurity and damage before and after cleaning.
• Perform utility sampling and environmental monitoring as required and ensure the completion as adhered to schedule.
• Provide guidance to technical staff on problem solving and trouble shooting.
• Ensure area is inspection ready. Knowledgeable to guide inspectors.
• Material handling, movement an organization and storage. Reorder parts as per guidance from TGL’s.

3. Administration of data for drug substance operations and preparation of trending reports for analysis

• Document and review production and monitoring activities for drug substance manufacturing
• Complete SAP transactions in a timely, accurate manner.
• Draft, review and revise cGMP documents (SOPs/SWis, batch records, protocols, change controls, reports and other manufacturing supporting documents).
• Ensure all data is completed timely and accurately in LIMS, Master, Change Request Forms, PCS and EM svstem.

4. Health, Safety and Environment and maintenance of GMP environment

• Participate in keeping the production area and office areas in a tidy, GMP manner, following 5S guideline or equivalent and supply materials as required
• Disinfect area as required in SOP.
• Assist to ensure loading dock and hallways are clean and unobstructed by materials or equipment, garbage is discarded daily to designated area outside production.
• Use proper PPE when performing tasks.
• Follow HSE SOP’s, identify and minimize risks, promote safety culture.
• Ensure chemicals are stored as per HSE requirement and has MSDS available.

5. Process improvement and development

• Assist implementation of facility, equipment, and process improvement projects.
• Assist in writing specifications, protocols and reports related to facility, equipment, and process improvement of production process.
• Modification of SOPs and BPR’s for new processes in accordance with change control policies.
• Perform activities involved in IQ, OQ, and PQ for new equipment.
• Initiate Deviations, CCR, CAPA in Quality system as needed and assist until completion as per committed due dates.
• Collaborate with other departments for root cause analysis and assist with implementation of corrective actions.

About You

Education:

Minimum (3) three years College Diploma or equivalent (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, other Life Science, (or equivalent education) plus a minimum of one (1) year and six (6) months of previous relevant work experience.

OR

(4) four years Bachelor’s degree (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, other Life Science, or equivalent) plus a minimum of (1) one year of previous relevant work experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Functional, Technical or scientific
• Purification Process for viral proteins
• Production Equipment.
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Knowledge and experience in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry.
• Mathematics, Computer, Mechanical Aptitude, Technical Writing, Quality and Improvement, Safety.
• Supervisory, Managerial and Personal
• Communication I Networking
• Interpersonal / Teamwork

Inclusive from Sunday to Friday, 10 pm to 6 am.

This is subject to change at any time and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such a change to meet the requirements of the operation.

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, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness program

Pay rate – $49.34 per hour

AI Usage

“Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, 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 concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,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 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.

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science – where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never‑been‑done‑before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.