Job Description
R27+1668 Bioresources Technician - Vaccines
Duration: Fixed-Term Contract, December 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Join our dedicated BioResources department as a BioResources Technician, where you'll play a vital role in the care and enrichment of various laboratory animal species. In this position, you will perform essential animal care and husbandry tasks, ensuring the health and well-being of our animals while contributing to important research initiatives. If you are passionate about animal welfare and have a keen interest in laboratory settings, we invite you to apply and be part of our team!
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.
Main Responsibilities:
Provide high standards of animal care by monitoring health, preparing caging for new arrivals, housing incoming animals, and ensuring clean food and water. Perform routine cage cleaning, follow enrichment schedules per S.W.I.s/S.O.P.s, and manage carcass disposal.
Perform general housekeeping duties in facility areas, including animal rooms, offices, corridors, and storage spaces. Responsibilities include washing floors, walls, and surfaces; maintaining cleaning equipment; monitoring air filters; cleaning freezers and fridges; and organizing staff laundry supplies.
Ensure compliance with cGMP and HSE policies in all activities. Review and complete required documentation promptly, including training records, S.O.P.s/S.W.I.s, and GMP updates for animal facilities and equipment.
Maintain animal health monitoring systems including procedures, treatments and documentation as required. Assist with animal restraint/technical/testing procedures as required.
Assist in maintaining adequate inventory for animal feed, bedding, cleaning supplies, chemicals; gowning materials and animal enrichment supplies, as required.
About You:
Education: Minimum two/three-year College Diploma in Animal Health Technician or Veterinary Technician, with 6 months of prior work experience required.
Computer Skills: Strong proficiency in computer applications.
Knowledge Areas: Familiarity with animal handling, health/disease control, cGXP, HSE policies, and sanitization procedures.
Prioritization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload, and ensure completion of duties.
Communication & Responsibility: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a strong sense of accountability for personal and team outcomes, along with problem-solving abilities to enhance animal care and efficiency.
Hours Of Work:
Inclusive from Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
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.
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Mandatory Application Requirement: Your Workday application form must be complete, and a copy of your resume MUST be attached in the Workday application form, at the time you submit your Workday application, otherwise your application will not be considered for this position
This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.
Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, 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.
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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.
Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.
Duration: Fixed-Term Contract, December 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Join our dedicated BioResources department as a BioResources Technician, where you'll play a vital role in the care and enrichment of various laboratory animal species. In this position, you will perform essential animal care and husbandry tasks, ensuring the health and well-being of our animals while contributing to important research initiatives. If you are passionate about animal welfare and have a keen interest in laboratory settings, we invite you to apply and be part of our team!
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.
Main Responsibilities:
Provide high standards of animal care by monitoring health, preparing caging for new arrivals, housing incoming animals, and ensuring clean food and water. Perform routine cage cleaning, follow enrichment schedules per S.W.I.s/S.O.P.s, and manage carcass disposal.
Perform general housekeeping duties in facility areas, including animal rooms, offices, corridors, and storage spaces. Responsibilities include washing floors, walls, and surfaces; maintaining cleaning equipment; monitoring air filters; cleaning freezers and fridges; and organizing staff laundry supplies.
Ensure compliance with cGMP and HSE policies in all activities. Review and complete required documentation promptly, including training records, S.O.P.s/S.W.I.s, and GMP updates for animal facilities and equipment.
Maintain animal health monitoring systems including procedures, treatments and documentation as required. Assist with animal restraint/technical/testing procedures as required.
Assist in maintaining adequate inventory for animal feed, bedding, cleaning supplies, chemicals; gowning materials and animal enrichment supplies, as required.
About You:
Education: Minimum two/three-year College Diploma in Animal Health Technician or Veterinary Technician, with 6 months of prior work experience required.
Computer Skills: Strong proficiency in computer applications.
Knowledge Areas: Familiarity with animal handling, health/disease control, cGXP, HSE policies, and sanitization procedures.
Prioritization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload, and ensure completion of duties.
Communication & Responsibility: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a strong sense of accountability for personal and team outcomes, along with problem-solving abilities to enhance animal care and efficiency.
Hours Of Work:
Inclusive from Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
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.
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Mandatory Application Requirement: Your Workday application form must be complete, and a copy of your resume MUST be attached in the Workday application form, at the time you submit your Workday application, otherwise your application will not be considered for this position
This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.
Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, 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.
#GD-SP #LI-SP
#LI-Onsite
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.
Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Bioresources Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.