Production Technician
Company: Sanofi
Location: Pearl River
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Production Technician Location: Pearl River, NY About
the Job Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers
seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply,
youll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people
everywhere, faster. 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.
Primary responsibility of the incumbent will be operation of
general manufacturing equipment under close supervision in
accordance with current relevant quality standards or standardized
procedures and within safety guidelines in the production of
Flublok Drug Substance in the downstream processing (Clarification
and Purification) and buffer preparation areas of the cGMP
commercial manufacturing facility. Requires good documentation
skills and attention to detail. Duties will include the operation,
maintenance, cleaning and sanitization of all downstream processing
equipment such as stainless-steel vessels including transfer lines,
ancillary equipment (tube welders, tube sealers, peristaltic
pumps), use of water-for-injection (WFI) point of use taps, etc.
Activities will include executing techniques such as large-scale
centrifugation, depth filtration, chromatography column
purification and packing, tangential flow filtration, and
clean-in-place and steam-in-place of process equipment. Other
duties will include the cleaning and preparation of workspaces and
biosafety cabinets. The incumbent should be proficient in aseptic
technique, preventive maintenance, and changeovers for area
equipment, including biosafety cabinets, magnetic mixers,
in-process testing equipment (pH / conductivity meters and
turbidity meters). Secondary responsibilities will be to aid in the
troubleshooting of problems as they arise in downstream and buffer
preparation areas. Business needs may also require database entry,
cross training and operations in flex areas. We are an innovative
global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles
of science to improve peoples lives. Were 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? About Sanofi:
Were an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to
improving peoples 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 peoples lives. Main Responsibilities: In depth
understanding of techniques and processes being executed on routine
basis. Responsible for all aspects of downstream and buffer
preparation including equipment preparation (CIP and SIP),
appropriate use of raw materials and components (FIFO), weighing
and dispensing of raw materials and intermediate solutions,
material sampling for applicable analytical testing, filter
integrity testing, etc. Responsible for the operation and
maintenance of ancillary equipment such as pH / conductivity
meters, turbidity meters, tube welder, tube sealer, peristaltic
pumps, etc. Interacts with other departmental personnel to assist
in resolving manufacturing quality issues. Technician should have
the ability to manage and analyze manufacturing data. Ability to
take initiative to identify issues, troubleshoot, propose
solutions, and keep management informed. Ensure good documentation
practices (GDP) in execution and reviews of production records.
Responsible for all required cGMP training including additional
training assigned by their manager. Participates in the cleaning of
the cGMP facility in accordance with sanitary maintenance SOP.
Follows established SOPs for the flow of materials, personnel, and
equipment in and out of the cGMP facility. Work a flexible work
schedule, weekends and holidays as required, and as needed by
department. Work with Compliance regarding notification of
deviations and CAPAs as they occur and provides information during
investigations. Other duties as they are required. About You
Requisite Educations/Skills: High School Diploma with at least 1
year of work experience Bachelor's Degree with 0-year of experience
Training within a cGMP manufacturing environment is preferred
General knowledge of cGMP, GDP, SOPs English fluent, both written
and spoken Good communication and social skills Basic understanding
of the Baculovirus Expression Vector System (BEVS) manufacturing
process is desired but not required The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job and
include the ability to stand over intervals of several hours at a
time, ability to bend, squat, and reach, and ability to lift, push,
or pull various amounts of weight up to approximately 50 lbs. The
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee to encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. May involve work with hazardous materials. Based on
production schedules, different start time scenarios may occur,
requiring a flexible work schedule for the candidate. Ability to
accommodate production requirements that may require 50 hour
workweeks, including 2nd shift or split shift hours, extended day
hours and weekends. This role requires frequent work on weekends
depending on production demands. 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 its 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 andwellness programs and at least 14 weeks
gender-neutral parental leave. 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 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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