Sanofi Vaccines US Inc. Posted November 6, 2026

Instrument Technician

Swiftwater, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

Job title: Instrument Technician

Location: Swiftwater, PA

This is a 2nd shift position - 3 pm - 11:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday

About the job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers, seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

Position overview:

The Instrument Technician is responsible for supporting the calibration, design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the instruments, controls, and related systems typical to the manufacture of vaccines in order to maintain a GMP-compliant site. This position reports to and supports the Deputy Director of Metrology who is ultimately responsible to maintain the current calibration of and ensure the efficient, effective and reliable operation of all instruments on site. This position will have interactions with Maintenance, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Engineering, Outside Contractors/Consultants, Industrial Operations, and Research & Development departments.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s 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 people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

The Metrology Technician is a member of a Metrology team that supports GMP and/or non GMP areas at the Swiftwater site.

The ability to multitask, troubleshoot, evaluate and replace site wide instrumentation is critical to the success of this role and the Metrology department.

This position requires the technician to work on intricate and site-specific equipment and systems.

The equipment and systems include both GMP and non GMP areas. The 24/7 GMP production environment requires technicians to work up to 25% overtime with short notice and working various shifts depending on business needs and production cycles.

The Metrology Technician interfaces closely with the customer to provide reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation and uptime.

The focus to create and maintain a safety culture that is proactive and striving for zero injuries is of the utmost importance and an expectation for all employees.

This position requires the incumbent to identify unsafe conditions/behaviors and take prompt action to correct these by reporting compliance concerns, hazards and unsafe conditions to management and site HSE.

Process calibrations in Indysoft and completion of workorders and time entry in SAP.

Completion of all assigned training modules, SOP’s, SWI’s, safety, and compliance requirements in the I-learn system

Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment; utilizing LOTO and obtaining the proper permits required.

 

About you

Basic qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 4 years’ experience in instrumentation or equivalent electronic education or experience

Preferred qualifications:

Prior or related cGMP, Pharmaceutical, or other industrial quality management system (ISO 9000, etc.).

Calibration, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of temperature, pressure, speed, level, conductivity, pH, chlorine, dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction potential, turbidity measurement, control, and recording systems.

Proper handling and use of required standards and tools.

Instrument/machine/PLC interface and associated protocols.

Basic electrical control systems.

Electronics.

Schematics and the ability to read blueprints.

Industrial safety programs include Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

CMMS systems to record and track calibrations and repairs (SAP/Indysoft preferred).

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 it’s 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 and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

THE FINE PRINT

For influenza production roles (excluding FFIP roles): candidate must be able to be receive influenza vaccine which is required for building access

For aseptic area production roles (excluding Flu production tech roles): candidate must be able to obtain and maintain current aseptic gowning qualification

This position may be required to be moved or temporarily flexed to another department or building within the FFIP operation due to business needs. Additionally, candidates should expect to work in multiple buildings. Some over-time/off-shift work hours may be required based on business needs. We will attempt to provide as much advance notice as possible, two weeks where applicable if any such change is needed.

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., and bend/lift/move objects as part of the job.

Able to stand for up to 8 hours a day (with occasional breaks)

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

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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.

Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. If you are experiencing difficulty and need assistance applying online, please call 1-866-SANOFI2 (1-866-726-6342) or click here

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

$27.60 - $36.80

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.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Swiftwater, United States
Employment type
Full time

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