Job title: Quality Technician - Vaccine

Location: Swiftwater, PA

Grade: LL

Hiring manager: Earl Zimmerman

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.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Position Overview:

The Quality Technician for the QC Analytical Chemistry department is responsible for performing various chemistry assays associated with Incoming Quality and Raw Materials.  This position requires proficiency and understanding of the theory related to processes, assays, and equipment, as well as the ability to identify issues/trends.  The candidate filling this position will work to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner, while strictly adhering to Sanofi policies and procedures and cGMP.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform QC testing while strictly adhering to Sanofi policies and safety procedures, SOP/SWI, Pharmacopeia, Federal Regulations, cGMP, and required training curricula.

• Perform all scheduled activities defined by laboratory management to meet demands of Production, Method Development, Validation, Independent Demand, and Stability program. 

• Maintain safety and compliance of the laboratory work area.

• Perform cleaning of laboratories, equipment, and ancillary areas as required.

• Prepare for and operate QC equipment including pre and post-run setup and maintenance.

• Complete required paperwork and documentation as required.

• Troubleshoot sample discrepancies.

• Perform peer proofing on assays.

• Develop a working knowledge of appropriate compendia and/or regulatory guidance.

• Attend/contribute to scheduled team meetings, department, and safety meetings.

*Specific tasks may include:

• Raw material testing (pharmacopeia/wet chemistry assays)

• Water testing (TOC and Conductivity analysis)

• pH testing for media

• Buffer assays (titrations and photometric methods)

• Analytical equipment setup, usage, and maintenance

• Sample preparation and disposal

* Chemical handling required with appropriate PPE provided.  Vaccinations and vision examinations may be required based on specific job function.

About the job

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biological Sciences or equivalent

• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience in cGMP controlled/pharmaceutical industry.

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.​

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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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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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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:

All 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.