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Sanofi · 3 hours ago

mRNA Systems Engineering - Vaccine Summer - Fall 2026 Co-op

Waltham, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Sanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives. They are seeking a Co-op mRNA Systems Engineering Intern to develop software for mRNA-based vaccines, assist in creating pipelines and applications, and maintain machine learning models.

Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other team members on active code bases

Learn and apply industry-standard engineering best practices

Collaborate with stakeholders in the broader mRNA Center of Excellence (COE) to help ensure the business needs of the organization are being met

Assist and train software users as needed

Develop pipelines and applications to assist in the screening and design of mRNA sequences and other vaccine components

Help maintain and upgrade a central repository of machine learning models and other modular components for use in design pipelines

Qualification

PythonCI/CD workflowsDockerKubernetesMachine learningCuriosityAttention to detailCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Currently enrolled and pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or related field at an accredited college or university with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of 2027

Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship/co-op with Sanofi

Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship

Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship

Proficient in Python

Preferred

Exposure to Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows

Some experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools

Excellent attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to quickly orient to a new code base

Familiarity with the training and lifecycle of machine learning models

Natural curiosity to explore beyond your immediate tasks

Enthusiasm for understanding how your work fits the bigger picture

Benefits

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.

Stretch your skills through hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology that keeps you ahead of the curve.

Be part of our innovative mRNA Center of Excellence, where bold thinking and scientific excellence combine to create next-generation vaccines.

Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.