Senior Production Technician
Sanofi · Swiftwater, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Sanofi (pharma & life sciences) in Swiftwater, PA. HS or GED with 3+ yrs in cGMP or pharmaceutical experience.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, CAPA, FDA / GMP, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $73k–$91k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 68%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 54%
- ✓ Root cause 32%
- Lean 25%
- 5S 25%
- ✓ Union environment 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CAPA, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Sanofi in Swiftwater
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Full description from SanofiAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensuring that processes are always compliant with FDA regulations.
- ◆Maintain and repair equipment and monitor software and hardware issues.
- ◆Train and guide Personnel in proper work procedures, use of equipment, cGMP’s, safe work techniques and SAP to assure timely signoffs and consistency in training.
- ◆Maintains qualified trainer status.
- ◆Identifying and preventing deviations and assisting in investigation and root cause analysis.
- ◆Ensures operational areas are always staffed adequately and breaks are managed accordingly.
- ◆Accountable for the completion of operations including Metasys and Lab watch, corresponding documentation, data entry, etc.
- ◆Acts as Liaison for Production and Lead Technicians to dictate support.
- ◆Works with Lead Technicians and managers to ensure continuous operation.
- ◆Continues Development by completing at least one developmental class annually.
- ◆Helping with deviation investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Change Control Requests (CCR), and other assigned projects.
- ◆Ensuring that quality documents like Batch Production Records (BPRs) and logbooks are completed accurately and on time.
- ◆Ensuring documentation is completed accurately and in real-time is crucial for compliance and quality control.
- ◆Preparing areas for the next shift helping to maintain smooth operations and efficiency.
- ◆Responsibly use material in an efficient matter to reduce waste.
- ◆Sharing improvement ideas, issues, concerns to team members along with providing solutions.
- ◆Proactive in identifying and solving production issues to ensure smooth operations.
- ◆Model and uphold HSEEn standards, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures.
- ◆Report safety concerns, near misses, equipment issues, and environmental incidents promptly.
- ◆Participate in safety meetings, walkthroughs, and improvement initiatives.
- ◆Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, performing necessary checks and inspections.
- ◆Support continuous improvement by providing input on corrective and preventive actions.
- ◆Follows effective procedures to ensure the production of safe and efficacious products.
- ◆All other duties as assigned.
About You
Required Qualifications
- ✓HS or GED with 3+ yrs in cGMP or pharmaceutical experience
- ✓Associates with 2 + yrs. in cGMP or pharmaceutical experience
- ✓Bachelors with 1 + yr. in cGMP or pharmaceutical experience
- ✓Good mechanical skills, computer skills and is detail oriented.
- ✓Must have basic mechanical aptitude, computer skills, good comprehension skills, retention skills, troubleshooting and manual dexterity.
- ✓Proficiency in at least but not limited to one area of operation or product line.
- ✓Must be a qualified trainer in one or more areas.
- ✓Must have access to systems in applicable buildings and processes which have these systems (SFD, PI, Metasys, Lab watch)
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Job Title : Senior Production Technician
Location: Swiftwater, PA
Shift : Off Shift
About the job
Sanofi is seeking an experienced production technician for the role of Senior production technician. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to develop leadership skills and is a crucial role in overseeing the production process, ensuring products are manufactured according to established specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
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.
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Special Working Conditions
- •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- •Ability to stand on average 8 hours per shift.
- •Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas.
- •Ability to work a twelve-hour rotating shift and every other weekend, including holidays as scheduled.
- •May require personnel to flex into another platform within MTech and/or another M&S department, as well as the possibility to work weekends, holidays or off shift hours based on business need.
- •May also include working in an aseptic processing area.
Why Choose Us?
- •A rare opportunity to build operations from the ground up in a state-of-the-art aseptic facility
- •Exposure to cutting-edge aseptic processing technology and next-generation manufacturing practices
- •Career development and growth within a dynamic, expanding organization
- •A collaborative, innovative work environment that values curiosity, digital thinking, and challenging the status quo.
- •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.
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