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Synthorx

Synthorx

Swiftwater, PA, USA
USD 35.56-47.41 / hour
Posted on Jun 12, 2025

Job Title: Lead SVM Technician- Vaccines

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.


The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the generation, execution, and summary of site-wide equipment requalifications to maintain annual compliance requirements.


This position reports to and supports the Sterilization Validation Manager, who is ultimately responsible for the efficient delivery of the requalification programs for the Swiftwater Campus and ensuring ongoing performance of qualified sterilization processes.


The Maintenance Technician will have interactions with all levels of the organization including HSE, Industrial Operations, Engineering, contractors, R&D, QV, QA, and various other support groups.

The Lead SVM Technician is responsible for the participation in field testing, protocol executions, and troubleshooting of all site-wide sterilization and depyrogenation equipment in order to maintain a Quality Class A environment in GMP facilities. Additional responsibilities involve management of test equipment, administration of validation software systems, inventory controls, and trainer of associated equipment and sterilization processes.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

  • Timely execution of Requalification Strategy

  • HSE considerations for Requalification (SPA & LOTO)

  • SME for Validation Instrumentation

  • Work Order Accuracy and Completeness

KPI’s & Metrics:

  • On-time execution of Validation Instrument Calibration and Periodic Requalifications

  • Deviations due to instrument issues

  • Out-of-tolerance rate (including missing) of Validation Instruments

About You

Required Skills & Experience:

  • High School or equivalent required

  • Strong communication skills

  • Demonstration of organization and/or inventory controls

  • Ability to set and re-prioritize activities

  • CQV techniques (e.g. temperature mapping, SIP validation)

  • Minimum 2 years experience in sterilization or sterilization related support

  • Knowledge of SAP, iShift, and Cycle Count

Physical Requirements & Special Working Conditions:

  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs

  • Valid Driver’s License

Key Roles (D,A,I):

  • Requalification Strategy and Program (I)

  • Validation Instrument Calibration Frequency & Reliability (I)

  • Advise Requalification on Validation Instrument Selection(A)

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.

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

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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:

$35.56 - $47.41

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.