Instrument Technician

Sanofi • Pocono Township, PA

1d • $28 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Technician supports calibration, design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments, controls, and related systems used in vaccine manufacturing to help maintain a GMP-compliant site. The position is part of the Swiftwater Metrology team, which supports GMP and non-GMP areas, and reports to the Deputy Director of Metrology. It works closely with customers and teams in Maintenance, Health, Safety & Environment, Engineering, Industrial Operations, and Research & Development, as well as outside contractors and consultants.

The role involves working with intricate, site-specific equipment in a 24/7 production environment. Technicians may work various shifts according to business needs and production cycles, with up to 25% overtime on short notice. The position may also involve working in multiple buildings or temporarily moving to another department or building within the FFIP operation. Some overtime or off-shift hours may be required, with advance notice where applicable.

The technician processes calibrations in Indysoft and completes work orders and time entry in SAP. They must complete assigned training and compliance requirements in I-learn, maintain a safe work environment, use lockout/tagout (LOTO), and obtain required permits. The position requires lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and moving objects, and standing for up to eight hours a day with occasional breaks. The listed salary range is $27.60–$36.80; compensation is determined based on demonstrated experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of experience in instrumentation, or equivalent electronic education or experience.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and bend, lift, and move objects as part of the job.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day, with occasional breaks.
• Ability to work overtime, off-shift hours, and in multiple buildings or departments as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Prior or related cGMP, pharmaceutical, or other industrial quality management system experience, such as ISO 9000.
• Experience calibrating, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing temperature, pressure, speed, level, conductivity, pH, chlorine, dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction potential, and turbidity measurement, control, and recording systems.
• Proper handling and use of required standards and tools.
• Knowledge of instrument, machine, or PLC interfaces and associated protocols.
• Knowledge of basic electrical control systems and electronics.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Knowledge of industrial safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Experience with CMMS systems for recording and tracking calibrations and repairs; SAP or Indysoft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support calibration, design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments, controls, and related systems used in vaccine manufacturing.
• Support GMP and non-GMP areas as a member of the Swiftwater Metrology team.
• Multitask, troubleshoot, evaluate, and replace site-wide instrumentation and work on intricate, site-specific equipment and systems.
• Interface with customers to help ensure reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation and uptime.
• Process calibrations in Indysoft and complete work orders and time entry in SAP.
• Complete assigned training modules, SOPs, SWIs, safety requirements, and compliance requirements in I-learn.
• Maintain a safe work environment by using LOTO and obtaining required permits.
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors, promptly take corrective action, and report compliance concerns, hazards, and unsafe conditions to management and site HSE.
• Work various shifts and overtime as business needs and production cycles require.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Company employee benefit programs; further benefits information is available through the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED