Technologist - Toronto, Ontario

Job description

Position Title: Technologist

Department: DTPPD Upstream

Duration: Temporary - 3 Year Contract

Site/Department : Toronto, Ontario

Major Activities of the Job:

 

Detoxification and Purification of Diphtheria Toxin / Toxoid:

·  Primary operator for the validated cleaning, rinsing of process related equipment.
·  Primary operator for the preparation, inspection and release of purification equipment for toxin / toxoid processing,
·  Primary operator for the recovery of ammonium-sulphate precipitated toxin using crude filtration with a secondary operator.
·  Primary operator of the dialysis of toxin using membrane dialysis for ammonium sulphate removal in cold room.

 

Purification of Tetanus Toxoid:

·  Primary operator for the validated cleaning, rinsing of process related equipment.
·  Primary operator for the preparation, inspection and release of purification equipment for toxin / toxoid processing.
·  Primary operator for the recovery of ammonium-sulphate precipitated toxin using crude filtration with a secondary operator.
·  Primary loading, balancing and operation of centrifuges.

Preparation of Tuberculin PPD:

·  Primary operator for the inspection and release of purification equipment for the toxin / toxoid processing.
·  Primary preparation of hazardous diluents, critical final filters and process related equipment for PPD production.
·  Primary inspector for the process related equipment prior to use.
·  Formulation and sampling of non-replaceable (dry powder cannot be replaced) stock solution and final bulk in clean room with a secondary technologist.

 

Purification, Clean Room, and toxin recovery area monitoring and testing:

·  Primary preparation of QO approved disinfectants for cleaning applications.
·  Primary preparation of rooms (including clean rooms) for sampling and environmental monitoring.
·  Prepare and sample EM as outlined by SOP. Monitor and perform EM as required as per product, per week, per bi-week, per-month.
·  Entry of EM in Master.

 

Documentation of activities and SPC data entry:

·  Concurrent BPR entry and checking of calculations.
·  Data entry into SPC database for SPC trending.
·  Organization of batch records.
·  Monitoring of cleanroom, incubator and refrigerator logs.

SAP and EM Data Entry:

·  Data entry for SAP manufacturing processes and maintenance orders.
·  Issuance and creation of process orders.
·  Maintenance of material adjustment forms.
·  Maintenance of inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:

·  Minimum four (4) years Bachelors Degree (Microbiology, Bio-chemistry) along with a minimum of 6 months of previous relevant work experience
·  Working knowledge of the following: Aseptic and Clean room Techniques; Protein Purification, Quality Operations; Mechanical and processing techniques
·  Strong Organization and Coordinating skills, to ensure all job activities are performed on schedule
·  Excellent verbal and written Communication skills
·  Ability to work within a team environment

Sanofi Pasteur: The world’s leading vaccine company

 

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, is the largest company in the world devoted entirely to human vaccines. Our driving goal is to protect people from infectious diseases by creating safe and effective vaccines.  Our company distributes more than 1 billion doses of vaccine each year, making it possible to vaccinate more than 500 million people across the globe.  Sanofi Pasteur offers the broadest range of vaccines in the world, providing protection against 20 bacterial and viral diseases.

 

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.  With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe.

 

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

 

Thank you in advance for your interest.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

Sanofi, Empowering Life

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At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.