Chemical technician II

Job description

Job Description As a member of the production shift team, the job holder will operate and monitor the chemical production activities in the plant, ensuring that the product is manufactured within set production schedule and to the required standards of quality in a safe, efficient, responsible and cost effective manner. Reporting Relationship · The job holder will report to the Shift Supervisor and his deputy working alongside with other chemical technicians. Main Accountabilities · Operate the different streams of the plant for their specific processes. · Each of these processes comprises the following activities. o Handover checks computerised and/or manual. o Obtaining, following and completing process related documentation. o Pre and post batch cleaning of vessels and lines. o Pre batch checks. o Charging vessels either manually or via a pump. o Post charging checks and taking corrective action where necessary. o Adjusting and monitoring process conditions as required to start the process. o Monitoring process; both with computer and manually observing temperature, pressure, flow, pH, volume, colour, moisture content and adjusting the parameters accordingly. o Carrying out routine sampling and Bulk packing and testing of samples as required. o Recognise end point of the reaction and altering process parameter to stop reaction. o Transferring product to the next stage. · Comply with HSE and quality policies and defined procedures. Bring out unsafe conditions and acts / procedures for correction. · Record all operational and analytical data on the appropriate documents and inform the Shift Supervisor of any process abnormalities. · Maintain product separation and accurate labelling of all documents, bags and vessels at all times. · Carry out routine checks and scheduled cleaning procedures including cleanrooms. · Request and collect raw materials and consumables, observe clean areas procedures, monitor raw materials stock and notify Shift Supervisor for any abnormalities. · Notify Shift Supervisor of requirements for maintenance. Prepare equipment before maintenance work e.g. depressurizing, cleaning of lines and equipment, de-energizing, LOTO etc. · Perform basic maintenance of equipment using tools such as TPM. · At the Shift Supervisor's request, to carry out on-the-job training of other Chemical Technicians, incorporating cGMP and safety procedures. · To observe cGMP and Health & Safety rules and regulations at work at all times in accordance with Company set standards. · To be aware of the potentially hazardous nature of the chemicals in the area and must take the appropriate precautions when using them. · Maintain housekeeping of the plant and provide suggestions for improvements. · To operate ancillary facilities e.g. water system, tank farms, solvent recovery etcPost Internally and Externally Pursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter 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. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!