Lead Production Technician - Vaccines

Sanofi; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 26,170 - 34,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Parental leave policy

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Swiftwater, PA is seeking a Lead Production Technician to join its 3rd shift team. Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic qualifications, managing production processes, and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or an associate degree with relevant experience. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in a cGMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, computer literacy, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical qualifications and conduct product assessments.
• Manage shift operations and ensure compliance with documentation.
• Train new technicians and participate in quality assurance activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma with 2+ years experience

Associate degree with 1+ year experience

Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

SAP

MasterControl

SCADA

Job description

Overview

Lead Production Technician - Vaccines at Sanofi — Swiftwater, PA (3rd shift).

This role is part of the Manufacturing & Supply teams delivering healthcare solutions and helping protect people from infectious diseases.

Base pay range

$26.17/yr - $34.89/yr

Job Title

Lead Production Technician - Vaccines

Location

Swiftwater, PA

About The Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. This is a 3rd shift position.

Responsible for working inside the fill area. Performs production in accordance with volume fluctuation, business need, and effective procedures. Complete Aseptic Gowning Qualifications and Maintain It Throughout Employment. Covid vaccination required.

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain critical qualifications (Critical Setup, Gowning, APS)
• Conduct Product-Pathway Assessments
• Manage shift operations and escalate issues as needed
• Ensure proper documentation and review (BFRs, logbooks)
• Monitor and update OMS tools for shift performance
• Manage equipment and materials (submit work orders, perform inventories)
• Train new technicians and maintain own qualifications
• Participate in quality assurance activities (Gemba walks, filter testing)
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and documentation requirements
• Manage production processes and resolve issues

Safety

• Follow safety procedures and participate in monthly meetings
• Report safety issues and contribute to preventative actions
• Ensure safe product production and utilize +QDCI boards

Quality

• Serve as point of contact for training initiatives, regulatory audits, and change control
• Complete Gemba walks and maintain current documentation
• Collaborate with quality group

Delivery

• Support production according to business needs
• Complete assigned training and follow aseptic techniques
• Process SAP transactions in real time

Cost

• Execute procedures correctly to avoid deviations
• Utilize OMS appropriately and resolve production issues

Involvement

• Complete training modules and attend daily shift changes
• Train new team members and participate in team meetings
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality

About You

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in a cGMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Or Associate degree with 1+ year of experience in a cGMP or pharmaceutical environment
• Or Bachelor’s degree with relevant cGMP or pharmaceutical experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude, computer literacy, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting, manual dexterity, comprehension, and information retention

Preferred Qualifications

• Grade A aseptic gown qualified
• Proficiency in at least three operational areas or product lines
• Qualified trainer in one or more functional areas
• Proficient in at least one of the following: utility sampling, equipment preparation, or tank movement
• Working knowledge of and access to systems such as SAP, MasterControl, SCADA, RT Reports, and LabWare

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 programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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.

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. Sanofi US endeavors to make our career center accessible to any and all users. If you are experiencing difficulty and need assistance applying online, please click 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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