Job title: Senior Production Technician

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. 

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:

This is a first-shift position in SEED.

Main Responsibilities:

Performs production in accordance with volume fluctuation, business need, and effective procedures. 

Ensures all materials required for production are available prior to need. 

Ensures the completion of sampling and corresponding documentation as required.

Ensures the completion of move tickets and picklists in an accurate and timely manner to ensure accurate inventory. 

Participates or leads in all aspects of the production process (SAP, cycle counting, LIMS, Trackwise, Ordering, Labwatch, Qualipso, Metasys, etc.).

Works to resolve all production issues. 

Understands the next steps and works to guide others through the process to complete them. 

Understands the science behind process steps and technology.

Ensures all areas within the facility are adequately covered at all times. 

May serve as processing room leads and strive to become experts in their assigned areas. 

Completes tasks and corresponding documentation as required by cGMP

Continues development by completing at least one developmental class annually. 

Works to become trained in all assigned training modules.

Train and guide Personnel in proper work procedures, use of equipment, cGMP’s, safe work techniques and SAP to assure timely qualifications and consistency in training.

Maintains qualified trainer status.

Follows all procedures put into effect to ensure your safety as well as the safety of others. 

Participates in monthly safety meetings. 

Reports all safety issues, concerns, incidents, and near misses to the team leader. 

Actively participates in safety walkthroughs coordinated by the department’s safety team. 

Provides input for potential safety issues as well as contributing ideas for corrective and preventative actions.

Works with the safety team to ensure that the team is completing regular walkthroughs and is taking the necessary steps to address issues. 

Works with the safety team to ensure that the resources required to address safety issues are secured in a timely manner and that the effective resolutions are put into place and trained upon. 

Works with the safety and leadership team to implement all safety initiatives by actively and effectively communicating the initiatives and by helping others to understand the initiatives.

Ensures training is completed on all safety implementations.

Follows effective procedures to ensure the production of a safe and efficacious product. 

Has a thorough working knowledge of the cGMP’s and works to help others understand. 

Identifies areas of deficiency and offers suggestions for improvements. 

Identifies deviations and aids in investigations and root cause analysis. 

Works to complete quality documentation (Electronic Logbooks and Batch Records) accurately in a timely manner. 

Review quality documentation for completeness. 

Understands the function of the quality group and works with them to maintain a positive rapport. 

Participates in cross-functional teams where necessary to complete projects in an effective and timely manner.

All other duties as assigned.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

HS diploma or equivalent and 3+ years in cGMP or Pharmaceutical experience

Associates with 2 + yrs in cGMP or Pharmaceutical experience

Bachelors with 1 + yrs in cGMP or Pharmaceutical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior or related cGMP or Pharmaceutical experience recommended

Proficiency in at least two areas of operations or product line.

Must be a qualified trainer in one or more areas.

Must be proficient in at least one of the following areas: Batch record review, Environmental monitoring, logbook review, technical writing (SWI revisions).  

Must have knowledge and access to systems  (SAP, Qualipso, Master Labware, Opstrakker). Must have knowledge and access to systems in applicable buildings and processes which have these systems (SFD, PI).

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.​

THE FINE PRINT​

For influenza production roles (excluding FFIP roles): candidate must be able to be receive influenza vaccine which is required for building access​

For aseptic area production roles (excluding Flu production tech roles): candidate must be able to obtain and maintain current aseptic gowning qualification​

This position may be required to be moved or temporarily flexed to another department or building within the FFIP operation due to business needs.Additionally, candidates should expect to work in multiple buildings. Some over-time/off-shift work hours may be required based on business needs. We willattempt to provide as much advance notice as possible, two weeks where applicable if any such change is needed.​

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., and bend/lift/move objects as part of the job.​

Able to stand for up to 8 hours a day (with occasional breaks)

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.

#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.

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.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

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:

$23.51 - $31.35

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.