Sr. Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Technician

Location: Framingham, MA

About the job

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.

8 NYA is an integrated, continuous, biomanufacturing facility (ICBF). The facility is operated by upstream, downstream and support services groups which support a 24/7 large-scale therapeutic protein manufacturing facility housing multiple products.

Position Overview:

This is a 12 hour, rotating position in a flexible, single-use technology, large scale cGMP biologics facility.  Initial job responsibilities will include leading a team responsible for a diverse range of manufacturing related activities during plant start-up from Operational Commissioning/Shakedown through process validation (PV) and commercial operations.

The  Sr. Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks under general guidance and in accordance with the manufacturing instruction set and current GMPs. 

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s 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 people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe working environment and reporting of incidents/accidents to Manufacturing management.
• Effectively demonstrates understanding of GMPs and how they apply to specific responsibilities.
• Follows verbal and written procedures in operating production and equipment and performing processing steps; accurately completes appropriate production documentation.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness in process area.
• Ensures production area is stocked with supplies.
• Performs SOP revisions and work order generation.
• Interacts with other support functions such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Engineering, MSIT, Validation, etc.
• Utilizes manufacturing knowledge to improve process operations and affect positive change.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical operations.
• Effectively utilizes Microsoft Office applications.
• Mentors less experienced operators.
• Performs in process analytical testing.

• Demonstrates general knowledge of automation systems (INFOR, MES, ERP, DeltaV).

• Demonstrates general knowledge and practice of aseptic techniques.

• Demonstrates general knowledge and practice of aseptic techniques.

• Supports plant floor continuous improvement initiatives.

*Key Responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title and may change over time, in accordance with business needs.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED with 1-3 years in cGxP manufacturing environment, or Biotech Certificate or Biotech associate's degree with no prior experience.

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biotech with no prior experience. Effectively uses process automation systems to operate production processes (i.e. DeltaV).

Special Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand on average 10 hours per shift.

• Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas.

• Ability to work a twelve hour rotating shift and every other weekend, including holidays as scheduled.

Disclaimer:

Above information was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job description. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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 will attempt 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.

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