Production Technician

Sanofi • Swiftwater, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician supports high-quality, efficient production of injectables at Sanofi’s Swiftwater, Pennsylvania site, following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), applicable procedures, and regulatory requirements. The site produces more than 120 million injectable doses. The role is onsite on the second shift and may involve different production assignments based on business needs and seasonality.

Depending on assignment, technicians support formulation, filling, inspection, or packaging operations. Work includes preparing production equipment and materials, operating and cleaning machinery, taking and documenting samples, maintaining inventory records, and completing required cGMP documentation. Some assignments require qualification for aseptic environments or specific visual acuity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of prior manufacturing or warehouse work experience; alternatively, an associate or bachelor’s degree with no experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English is preferred; multilingual applicants are welcomed.
• For inspection assignments, 20/20 vision with corrective lenses and a yearly eye exam.
• For filling assignments, aseptic gown qualification and training and qualification for an aseptic environment.
• Cooperates with colleagues, establishes rapport in a friendly and courteous manner, maintains positive working relationships, and is willing to help others.

Nice To Haves

• Previous production experience.
• Reading, writing, comprehension, and communication skills in English.
• Veterans with honorable, general, or medical discharge and National Guard members with such discharge are identified in the posting’s qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Follow quality and safety requirements for teammates, processes, products, equipment, and documentation.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment and complete assigned training.
• Complete production tasks and related documentation as required by cGMP.
• Support formulation preparation and production activities involving tanks, parts, filter testing, skid preparation, and buffer skids.
• Manage inventory and transactions using the enterprise system.
• Perform environmental monitoring and cleaning monitoring; take, document, and deliver samples in a timely manner.
• Execute buffer formulation processes according to procedures.
• For filling assignments, maintain aseptic qualification, attend daily shift changes, manage inventory, and perform environmental monitoring sampling.
• For inspection assignments, perform bench lead, cap checks, and stopper checks; support delivery and reconciliation; complete sampling documentation and move tickets.
• For packaging assignments, support manual hand packaging and automated packaging equipment; operate machinery; perform changeovers and cleanup; assist with pre- and post-run setup and line clearance; and move materials using pallet jacks and carts.

Benefits

• Onsite gym, cafeteria, and health and wellness center.
• Immediate medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off, including company holidays.
• 401(k) company match.
• Development opportunities, including mentorship and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Resource Group involvement and engagement opportunities.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

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