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Instrument Technician

Swiftwater, Pennsylvania Salary Range   USD 26.67 - 35.56
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Job Title: Instrument 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. 

Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to pursue scientific miracles to improve lives. Our team strives to transform the practice of medicine, connecting our science to communities in meaningful ways. Within our Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply Ambition, we’re redefining our strategy, culture, and processes to make a tangible impact worldwide.

The Metrology Technician is responsible for supporting the installation, calibration and, troubleshooting of all site-wide instrumentation to maintain a quality Class A environment in GMP and non-GMP facilities at the Swiftwater site. This position reports to and supports the area team Metrology Manager who is ultimately responsible for the efficient, effective, and reliable operation of all instruments. The Metrology Technician will have interactions with all levels of the organization including HSE, Industrial Operations, Engineering, Outside Contractors, R&D, MTech, and various other support groups.

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?

Main Responsibilities:

The Metrology Technician is a member of a Metrology team that supports GMP and/or non GMP areas at the Swiftwater site.

  • The ability to multitask, troubleshoot, evaluate and replace site wide instrumentation is critical to the success of this role and the Metrology department.

  • This position requires the technician to work on intricate and site-specific equipment and systems.

  • The equipment and systems include both GMP and non GMP areas. The 24/7 GMP production environment requires technicians to work up to 25% overtime with short notice and working various shifts depending on business needs and production cycles.

  • The Metrology Technician interfaces closely with the customer to provide reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation and uptime.

  • The focus to create and maintain a safety culture that is proactive and striving for zero injuries is of the utmost importance and an expectation for all employees.

  • This position requires the incumbent to identify unsafe conditions/behaviors and take prompt action to correct these by reporting compliance concerns, hazards and unsafe conditions to management and site HSE.

  • Process calibrations in Procal/Indysoft and completion of workorders and time entry in SAP.

  • Completion of all assigned training modules, SOP’s, SWI’s, safety, and compliance requirements in the I-learn system

  • Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment; utilizing LOTO and obtaining the proper permits required.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED, plus 4+ years’ experience in instrumentation or equivalent electrical education or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  • Experience in calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation measuring temperature, pressure, speed, level, conductivity, pH, chlorine, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and associated control and recording systems.

  • Previous experience in cGMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

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  • Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.

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