Sanofi Group
Reference No. R2728920
Position Title: Bioresources Lab Support
Duration: Fixed-Term Contract End Date: December 20, 2024
Department: BioResources 1
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Sanofi Vaccines
Sanofi’s global vaccines business unit partners with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being.
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.
Major Activities of the Job:
Perfor m equipmen t an d facilit y maintenanc e i n and around the animal facilities while ensuring adherenc e t o cGMP and safety guidelines:
- Organization and preparation of caging; ensuring clean, functional and adequate caging or other equipment used in the facilities; communicate issues with caging,equipment or facilities in a timely manner; carcass removal and disposal.
Perfor m genera l housekeepin g duties in an d aroun d anima l facilities:
- Perform general housekeeping duties in and around facility work areas such as animal rooms, office areas, staff areas, corridors, storage rooms, procedure rooms, cage wash areas, external storage areas (ie. external facility areas, loading docks, barn or sheds). These duties include washing floors, walls, work surfaces, windows, maintenance of cleaning equipment, filling feed bins, monitoring and changing of animal room air filters, cleaning of freezers and fridges, organizing staff laundry supplies, etc.
Perform cage washin g an d relate d activities:
- Cleaning and disinfection of equipment through tunnel washers/rack washers,changing animal drop pans, cleaning animal housing rooms and other related facility areas.
Assis t i n maintainin g adequat e inventor y fo r animal feed, bedding, cleaning supplies, chemicals , gownin g material s an d anima l enrichmen t supplies:
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Monitor and determineweekly requirements for such supplies as feed and bedding.
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Report requirements for other routine use supplies such as cleaning agents, gowning materials, chemicals and enrichment supplies.
Timel y completio n o f require d documentatio n and administrative suppor t i n th e animal facilities:
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Ensure animals are correctly identified upon arrival.
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Ensure all general facility and animal room documentation is completed in a timely manner.
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Maintain thorough and updated documentation of personal training. Ensure chemical expiry dates are transferred to containers in use.
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Review and respond to Company-related e-mail, as required and assist with filing,as required.
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Timely completion of required documentation and administrative support in theanimal facilities while ensuring that cGXP is maintained.
No employee has a proprietary right to an activity or group of activities. Activities may be changed or reassigned to meet the needs of the operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Minimum six (6) months grade 12 (community college or equivalent) in sciences and a minimum of six (6) months previous relevant work experience.
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Preferred grade 12 (community College or equivalent) degree in sciences or min ARLAT (Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Science).
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Animal Disease Control
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GXP
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Safety Guidelines (including Biohazards)- Awareness of MSDS, zoonosis.
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Computer Skills
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Organization, Oral/Written Communications
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Teamwork
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Innovation/Problem Solving Skills
Hours Of Work:
- Inclusive from Monday to Friday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
This is subject to change at any time, and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such change to meet the requirements of the operation.
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Pursue Progress.
Discover Extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
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Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to a ttract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Thank you in advance for your interest.
Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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