Laboratory Technician

Company: Sanofi
Location: Framingham
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:This position resides within the Outsourcing and Operations group which is part of the Global CMC Development organization in Sanofi, located at Framingham/Waltham, MA. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team in making sure that the labs are safe and GMP compliant.We are looking for a highly motivated individual who works well in a team setting environment, has ability to: follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and complete all duties and document all work applicable to lab procedures and projects as defined in a timely manner.Key Responsibilities:Proficient use of laboratory equipment (pH meter, balances, etc.) to support laboratorycompliance (calibration/standardization, equipment maintenance, etc.)Carry Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) during the day and after hour mobile phone for critical instruments/equipment.Perform instrument maintenance on simple instruments such as Spectramax etc.Perform weekly laboratory safety checks.Prepare and scan logbooks.Archive documents to offsite location as needed.Operation of simple lab equipment such as pH meter, centrifuges, balances, etc.Provide support and maintenance for the pipette calibration program.Acts as a liaison to Sanofi Metrology department ensuring that equipment are calibrated in a timely manner.Responsible for monitoring expiry dates of chemicals/reagents and ensuring that all analysts are following current systems in place for maintenance of reagents/chemicals.Performs routine lab duties including maintenance of water baths, centrifuges, cuvettes, fume hoods, sinks, eyewash stations, refrigerators, freezers, cold rooms, and incubators, datalogger system, defrosting of freezers and overall cleanliness within Analytical Development (AD) laboratories.Basic Qualifications: High School diploma/GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a lab environment or an Associate's degree or Biotechnology certificate with a minimum of 1 year of lab experience.Experience operating simple lab equipment such as pH meter and analytical balance.Familiarity with GLP/GMP laboratory controls.Experience with MS office specifically Word and Excel.Good communication and team skills.Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in GMP lab environment.At Sanofi R&D North America, we deliver meaningful solutions for patients. We transform science into breakthrough, best-in-class and first-in-class medicines and vaccines. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce - and workplace - which brings together the collective brainpower of over 2,000 colleagues and provides you with an exciting place to grow and develop. We set the bar high, and we deliver. Join us and together we will build on our trusted legacy of breakthroughs for society.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.As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. All US based roles require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities.According to the CDC, an individual is considered to be "fully vaccinated" fourteen (14) days after receiving (a) the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or (b) the single dose of the J&J vaccine. Fully vaccinated, for new Sanofi employees, is to be fully vaccinated 14 DAYS PRIOR TO START DATE. GD-SALI-SAPDNAt 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.PDN-968142e3-2750-4d4d-93bd-8e00f242ae0b

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