Metrology Planner

Sanofi; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Metrology Planner in Swiftwater, PA to lead the Metrology technician team, support calibration, design, installation, maintenance and repair of instruments used in vaccine manufacturing to keep the site GMP-compliant. The role interfaces with Maintenance, HSE, Engineering and QA.

You will help develop site training for Instrument Technicians, manage scheduling using IndySoft and SAP, coordinate with vendors as needed, and ensure parts, tools, and permits are prepared for

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of instrument trade experience or equivalent pharmaceutical/industrial background.
• Experience calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instruments and controls.
• Familiar with scheduling calibration activities and coordinating with technicians.

Responsibilities

• In-field calibrations and technician support for temperature, pressure, speed, level, conductivity, pH, chlorine, DO, and turbidity systems.
• Plan and schedule calibrations; coordinate with end users, technicians, and stakeholders.
• Record and track calibrations and repairs in CMMS (SAP preferred).
• Provide training and technical assistance to technicians.

Skills

Team leadership

Calibration scheduling

Problem-solving

Technical documentation

Education

Eight years instrument trade experience

Tools

IndySoft

SAP

Microsoft Office

iLearn

Calibration tools

Job description

Job Title

Metrology Planner

Location

Swiftwater, PA

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.

Role Overview

The Metrology team Leader / Planner is responsible for leading and supporting the Metrology technician team. Supporting the calibration, design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the instruments, controls and related systems typical to the manufacture of vaccines in order to maintain a GMP‑compliant site. The Team Lead will also participate in the development and implementation of the site training program for Instrument Technicians and will provide guidance to technicians in the field. Metrology scheduling support and parts procurement will be within the responsibilities of this position. This position reports to and supports the scheduling manager of Metrology who is ultimately responsible to maintain current calibration of and ensure the efficient, effective and reliable operation of all instruments on site. This position will have interactions with Maintenance, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Engineering, Outside Contractors/Consultants, Instrument/Equipment Manufacturers, Industrial Operations and Research & Development departments.

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. In field calibrations and technician support
   • Calibration, installation, trouble‑shooting and repair of temperature, pressure, speed, level, conductivity, pH, chlorine, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity measurement, control and recording systems.
   • Proper handling and use of required standards and tools.
   • Instrument/machine/PLC interface and associated protocols.
   • Basic electrical control systems.
   • Basic electronics.
   • Industrial safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
   • CMMS systems to record and track calibrations and repairs (SAP preferred).
   • ISA or equivalent certification (preferred).
2. Planning and scheduling support
   • Group upcoming instrument calibrations into Indy Soft/SAP work orders.
   • Create and implement a schedule (as per Scheduling Manager).
   • Coordinate and communicate all site technician calibration activities for assigned area(s) with end users, technicians and other stake holders.
   • Work with Manager Maintenance Coordination when necessary to coordinate (not schedule) vendor calibrations that overlap with site technician calibration activities.
   • Monitor radio channel 3 and respond to instrument emergencies.
   • Process SAP work orders – convert notifications, neatly file, schedule, and issue.
   • Ensure that scheduled work is ready to go—parts, standards, special tools, permits, LOTO, SPA, site preparation and clearance with area.
   • Provide or coordinate technical assistance.
   • Provide or coordinate technician training.
   • Create parts requests and request SAP MM’s as needed.
   • Attend scheduling/shutdown meetings for areas of responsibility as necessary.
   • Coordinate, schedule and set up calibration support for shutdowns and small projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of Eight (8) years’ experience in the instrument trade, related pharmaceutical/industrial experience, or a combination of related experience and education/military service required.
• Understanding of instruments, controls and related system.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Working knowledge of IndySoft, SAP, Microsoft Office and iLearn.
• Scheduling and coordinating calibration, maintenance or production activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or Biotech experience.
• Understanding of vaccine manufacturing processes.

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 US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

#GD‑SP #LI‑SP #LI‑Onsite #vhd 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. Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users.

North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $36.81 - $49.08 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.

Wir sind ein forschendes Biopharma-Unternehmen, das KI anwendet und sich dafür einsetzt, das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern und verantwortungsvoll zu wachsen. Unser Team wird von einem Ziel geleitet: Wir erforschen die Wunder der Wissenschaft, um das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern. Wir möchten eine gesündere, widerstandsfähigere Welt schaffen und das Unmögliche möglich machen, indem wir Medikamente und Impfstoffe für Millionen von Menschen weltweit entdecken, entwickeln und bereitstellen. Erfahren Sie mehr über uns auf www.sanofi.com oder schauen Sie sich unseren Film an: We are Sanofi Starte eine Karriere, die einen Unterschied macht. Neuerfindung liegt in unserer DNA. Sie hat unsere Entwicklung von einem kleinen französischen Unternehmen zu einem der weltweit führenden Biopharma-Unternehmen vorangetrieben. Ob es darum geht, KI zu nutzen, um die Zeiten der Arzneimittelforschung zu verkürzen, oder Vertrauen im Gesundheitswesen aufzubauen – du kannst unseren Teams dabei helfen, das Leben für Patient*innen, Partner*innen und Gemeinschaften zu verbessern. Hier entwickelst du deine Karriere weiter. Wir öffnen dir die Tür, um neue Möglichkeiten zu entdecken, deine Grenzen zu erweitern und dich mit Menschen zu vernetzen, die von einem gemeinsamen Ziel angetrieben werden: Wir erforschen die Wunder der Wissenschaft, um das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern.