Job Title: 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 will be a 2nd shift position
Sanofi Pasteur is the vaccines division of Sanofi. We believe in a world in which no one suffers or dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. The Swiftwater site is located in northeast Pennsylvania and is home to the production of over 120 million doses of vaccine each year.
The Formulation, Filling, Inspection & Packaging (FFIP) team is comprised of highly-skilled professionals who work to transform drug substances into finished products in vial or syringe presentations of the highest quality, ready for distribution around the world.
The production technician is the “heartbeat” of the Drug Product vaccine manufacturing and is primarily responsible for the high quality and efficient production of our vaccines in accordance to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) for all relevant regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA).
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:
Delivery
Performs production in accordance with volume fluctuation, business need, and effective procedures.
Must be flexible to ensure staffing for changing business volume and needs
Communication
Identifies all production issues and relays them to the leadership team.
Detail orientation
Works to complete quality documentation (batch production records, logbooks, etc.) accurately in a timely manner.
Continuous improvement
Identifies and communicates deficiencies and opportunities for improvement to leadership
Team environment
Works with Senior Technicians, Leads and Managers to ensure a smooth operation.
Systems
Basic knowledge of business applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and use of SAP for real time transactions related to batch production
Quality & Safety
Understanding of the CFR (code of federal regulations) / PAI inspection readiness
FDA audit understanding and awareness
Training
Works to become trained in all assigned training modules. Trains and orients new team members (at any level) as assigned
About You
Basic Qualifications
HS/GED with at least 1 year prior manufacturing work experience or
Associates degree with prior manufacturing work experience
Preferred
BS degree and prior manufacturing work experience at the Swiftwater site or other facilities following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP)
Ability to use Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) to control industrial processes
Evidence of basic mechanical aptitude, computer skills, good comprehension skills, retention skills, manual dexterity, and ability to troubleshoot.
This position may be required to be moved or temporarily flexed to another department or building within the FFIP operation due to business needs. Some over-time/off shift work hours may be required based on business needs. We will attempt to provide as much advance notice as possible, two weeks where applicable if any such change is needed.
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.
Onsite Gym
Onsite Cafeteria
Onsite Health and Wellness Center
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.
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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.
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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$19.63 - $26.18All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.