Technologist
$49.34/hr
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Toronto, ON, Canada
In Person
Biology & BiotechRegulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)
About the job
Requirements
- A four-year Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or Molecular Biology, plus at least two years of relevant work experience; alternatively, a four-year Bachelor's degree and a two-year Master's degree in one of those fields, plus at least eighteen months of relevant experience.
- Standard analytical laboratory techniques, including accurate transfer of weighed material and accurate volumetric measurement.
- Sound knowledge and practical expertise in immunochemical assays.
- Sound knowledge and practical expertise in chemical and biochemical assays.
- Theoretical and research-related knowledge in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, and Cell Biology.
- Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, including Good Documentation Practices.
- Computer knowledge covering hardware, software, and interfaces, including Microsoft Office, LIMS, SAP, and FMS/BMS.
- Technical writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform assigned routine immunochemical and instrumental assays in accordance with existing SOPs, including ELISAs, cell-based assays, SDS-PAGE and densitometry, identity testing by Western Blot, Dot Blot, LC-MS, or FTIR, and HPLC, IC, GC, UV-VIS, TOC, and osmometry.
- Perform daily maintenance and system-suitability checks for test-related equipment; ensure cleaning procedures, calibration, or validation meet testing requirements, and alert others to issues.
- Coordinate and perform routine in-house wet-chemistry tests on in-process materials or final products, including micro-Kjeldahl nitrogen determination, aluminum determination by complexometric titration, and identity testing by TLC.
- Perform wet-chemistry and identity testing on raw materials according to in-house SOPs and Pharmacopoeias.
- Assist with troubleshooting invalid or unexpected results.
- Qualify critical reagents according to SOPs, as required.
- Maintain test reagents, inventory, and supply, replenishing reagents in a timely manner to avoid testing delays.
- Complete and verify test-related documents accurately and on time, including LIMS data, worksheets, log books, test requisitions, calculation and data-entry checks, transcription checks, and electronic-data and audit-trail reviews, as applicable.
- Manage samples outsourced to approved contract laboratories, including preparing test request and shipping forms, reviewing laboratory certificates and test results, and transcribing results into LIMS or internal QC release documents, as required.
- Follow applicable divisional, departmental, and test SOPs, protocols, and procedures; review SOPs annually and document training.
- Keep personal training and qualification current according to the qualification plan, with no overdue training.
- Identify and notify the manager of laboratory non-conformances; initiate LIRs and contribute to laboratory investigations and deviation reports, provide documentation support to expedite closures, and participate in root-cause analysis to identify corrective actions for CAPA and events.
- Maintain the work area, including cleaning benches and work surfaces, maintaining equipment, and disposing of biohazardous and chemical waste.
- Complete assigned laboratory duties in a timely manner.
- Maintain general laboratory equipment, including balances, refrigerators, freezers, and water purification systems; perform routine calibration checks, cleaning, and preventative maintenance, and ensure equipment operates satisfactorily.
- Participate in projects for existing and new products, including collaborative studies with regulatory agencies and organizations on method comparison, assay/specification harmonization, new assay development, and stability studies; attend team meetings and provide technical expertise on respective assays as required.
- Write protocols and reports for test transfer and method validation as required.
- Execute studies under approved protocols for test transfer, new method validations, and existing method revalidation.
- Complete on-the-job training according to current lesson plans and document it as required.
- Participate in regularly scheduled GMP updates and safety training.
- Complete required tests and training on site procedures, USP, EP, ACS, and related materials as required.
- Assist in training new staff or existing personnel as required.
- Attend and participate in relevant training sessions, including discussion and presentation.
About the company
Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and sells prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and vaccines. Its products span immunology, oncology, rare diseases, and vaccines, addressing unmet medical needs through a strong focus on research and development. Sanofi's core product model relies on large-scale R&D, strategic partnerships, and licensing to bring new therapies to markets, with revenue generated from product sales and collaborations. The company differentiates itself by leveraging its global reach, diverse portfolio, and emphasis on patient-centric solutions, safety, and quality to navigate regulatory environments in developed and emerging markets. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people worldwide by delivering innovative treatments and vaccines that meet unmet medical needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 10, 2026 FDA approval of Sarclisa Escena created the first on-body cancer injector.
- June 13, 2026 FDA accelerated approval expanded Tzield into recently diagnosed stage 3 T1D.
- Q2 2026 sales grew 17.8% at CER, with Dupixent and Beyfortus leading.
What critics are saying
- Texas sued Sanofi on February 19, 2026 over provider bribery and Medicaid fraud.
- Sanofi sued Pfizer and Moderna on July 15, 2026, extending costly mRNA patent warfare.
- Dupixent concentration makes 2030s patent loss an existential revenue shock.
What makes Sanofi unique
- Dupixent reached €5.2 billion quarterly sales in Q2 2026 across nine indications.
- October 1, 2026, Sanofi and Regeneron added four long-acting antibodies to their Alliance.
- Sanofi's 61-project pipeline spans immunology, rare diseases, vaccines, neurology, and oncology.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Professional Development Budget
- Parental Leave