Production Tech - Syringes

BioSpace; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

14+ weeks parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, is seeking a Production Tech - Syringes in Swiftwater, PA. This 3rd shift role supports production activities, ensures timely materials, and adheres to cGMP and quality documentation.

The candidate will train in aseptic filling and gowning and may participate in deviations and CAPAs. Strong mechanical aptitude, computer skills, and knowledge of cGMP are required, with demonstrated ability to work across multiple production areas and to train

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass Aseptic Gown Training within 12 months of obtaining the position.
• Ability to train and work in multiple production areas within the Filling umbrella including material movement, prep, and aseptic corridor.
• Training and gowning status must be current to ensure aseptic production areas.
• Must complete training in aseptic filling and machine operation.
• Prior or related cGMP or Pharmaceutical experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Performs production activities in accordance with volume fluctuations and procedures.
• Ensures materials required for production are available prior to need.
• Maintains accurate inventory and paperwork.
• Completes quality documentation (BPRs, logbooks, etc.) as required.
• Participates in safety meetings and newsletters and follows safety procedures.
• Trains new team members and assists in investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and with higher tech levels.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Pharmaceutical experience

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Troubleshooting

Training abilities

Gowning procedures

Education

HS equiv

Associates degree

Bachelors degree

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.

Job title:

Production Tech - Syringes

Location:

Swiftwater, PA

THIS IS A ROTATING 3RD SHIFT POSITION.

About The Job

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, provides more than 1 billion doses of vaccine each year, making it possible to immunize more than 500 million people across the globe. A world leader in the vaccine industry, Sanofi Pasteur offers a broad range of vaccines protecting against 20 infectious diseases. The company's heritage, to create vaccines that protect life, dates back more than a century. Sanofi Pasteur is the largest company entirely dedicated to vaccines. Every day, the company invests more than EUR 1 million in research and development. For more information, please visit: www.sanofipasteur.com or www.sanofipasteur.us

About Sanofi

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Performs production activities in accordance with volume fluctuation, business need, and effective procedures.
• Works to support production units by consistently providing required materials in a timely manner.
• Ensures all materials required for production are available prior to need.
• Identifies production issues and relays them to the leadership team.
• Ensures all required paperwork is complete, accurate and done in a timely manner to ensure accurate inventory.
• Completes tasks and corresponding documentation as required by cGMP.
• Works to prepare assigned areas for the oncoming shifts.
• Completes at least one developmental class annually focused on one of the four core competencies.
• Works to become trained in all assigned training modules.
• Trains and orients new team members (at any level) as assigned.
• Follows all procedures put into effect to ensure your safety as well as the safety of others.
• Participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Report all safety issues, concerns, incidents and near misses to the team leadership.
• Participates in safety walkthroughs coordinated by the departments safety team.
• Provides input for potential safety issues as well as contributing ideas for corrective and preventative actions.
• Follows effective procedures to ensure the production of a safe and efficacious product. Works to understand cGMPs.
• Identifies areas of deficiency to the leadership team and offers potential suggestions for improvements.
• Participates in both deviation investigations when appropriate and implementation plans to ensure a quality product.
• May participate in completion of quality documentation (BPR's, logbooks, etc.).FDA audit understanding and awareness.
• Participates in team meetings. Actively communicates improvement ideas, issues, concerns, etc to team.
• Participates in cross functional teams where necessary to complete projects in an effective and timely manner.
• Lead Operator, Completes picklists and move tickets for all tasks completed on any given day.
• This may require inputting data into SAP, along with entering work orders and reagent orders.
• Ensures proper process area operation by pre and post run set up and maintenance of lab and equipment.
• Recommends changes to BPRs, SOPS and SWIs were warranted. Write and edit documents under supervision.
• Seeks out cross training in other areas whenever possible.
• Responsible for assisting in writing and assisting incident investigations, CAPA's, change controls, along with assisting the higher tech levels and Principal Investigators with projects. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

About You

• HS equiv and 2+ years in cGMP or Pharmaceutical experience
• Associates with 1 + yrs in cGMP or Pharmaceutical experience
• Bachelors with 0 + yrs in cGMP or Pharmaceutical experience
• Must successfully pass Aseptic Gown Training within 12 months of obtaining the position.
• Must be able to train and work in multiple production areas in the Filling umbrella including material movement, prep, and the aseptic corridor.
• Must ensure training and gowning status is acceptable all time to ensure agility to work in aseptic production areas.
• Must be able to complete training in all areas as required this includes aseptic filling and machine operation.
• Prior or related cGMP or Pharmaceutical experience recommended
• Must have basic mechanical aptitude, computer skills, good comprehension skills, retention skills, manual dexterity, and ability to troubleshoot.

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 its 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.

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.