Sanofi Pasteur is the vaccines division of the sanofi-aventis Group. As the vaccines division of the sanofi-aventis Group, sanofi pasteur is devoted exclusively to the research, production, and worldwide distribution of human vaccines. To date, our wide range of vaccines provides protection against 20 bacterial and viral diseases around the world. We distribute more than a billion doses of vaccine each year, making it possible to vaccinate more than 500 million people across the globe. Our Worldwide Headquarters is located in Lyon, France, and we have a global presence across 150 countries.

Acambis Campus, part of the sanofi pasteur company, is a leading vaccine company developing novel vaccines that address significant unmet medical needs or substantially improve standards of care.  The Acambis Campus, is recognised internationally as the leading producer of smallpox vaccines for emergency-use stockpiles held by the US Government and several other governments around the world. Acambis developed its ACAM2000™ smallpox vaccine under contracts with the US Government.

The Rockville Maryland office is looking for a Quality Control Associate, who will perform routine and non-routine analysis of Environmental monitoring (viable and non-viable particulate) and Utilities (WFI, Clean steam, Nitrogen, Compressed air etc) sample, bioburden, endotoxin, conductivity, TOC testing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collection of viable samples from Air and Surfaces (Swab/RODAC).
• Collection of Non-viable particle samples from air.
• Collection of Utilities (WFI, Clean steam, Nitrogen, Compressed air) samples
• Perform bioburden, TOC, endotoxin (LAL), conductivity testing of utilities samples.
• Perform bioburden, sterility, endotoxin test of raw materials, in-process and finished product.
• Perform growth promotion testing of different microbiological media.
• Perform microbial identification and maintain of pure culture.
• Analyze test data to support Quality control and manufacturing
• Document results of tests and record in accordance with cGMP regulation
• Write or update existing SOP.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Perform any other task assigned by the management

The right individual needs a BS in Biology or Microbiology with 2-4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Good understanding of USP, FDA, ISO requirements on environmental monitoring and microbiological testing is a must. Willing to work with minimal supervision on 1^st or 2^nd shifts as well as the ability to work with cross functional groups is desired.

CONTACT INFO:

Human Resources

sanofi pasteur, Acambis Campus

38 Sidney Street

Cambridge, MA  02139

E-mail: USStaffingTeam.Mailbox@sanofipasteur.com

Interested applicants must apply on-line attaching a word document to your email submission

Sanofi pasteur provides a competitive salary and a full range of benefits.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workplace.