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Sanofi · 1 day ago

mRNA Analytical Sciences - Vaccines Summer-Fall Co-op

Waltham, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Sanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. As an mRNA co-op student in Analytical Sciences, you will support laboratory activities in process development and characterization of mRNA vaccines in development.

Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform mRNA vaccine analytical testing in the lab, data analysis, and related document writing with a critical look at the relevance of the results

Perform sample preparation following existing SOPs or analytical procedures

Perform Western blot development, optimization, qualification, and testing

Perform mammalian cell culture and transfections

Perform ELISA development, optimization, and testing

Perform Flow cytometry and ddPCR testing

Perform data analysis, and related document writing with a critical look at the relevance of the results

Develop and write work plans/protocols

Summarize and communicate the progress of your work

Participate in laboratory automation to set up high-throughput analyses

Accompany and train newcomers in analytical technologies and methods

Participate laboratory organization activities (orders, management/maintenance of equipment, reception & verification of reagents and receipt of samples)

Compliant to Sanofi Quality standards and HSE policy. Participate in continuous improvement of laboratory safety and quality compliance

Qualification

MRNA vaccine analytical testingWestern blotMammalian cell cultureELISA developmentFlow cytometryHigh-throughput automationData analysisProfessional writingInitiative to lead tasksWork in fast paced environment

Required

Currently enrolled and pursuing a PhD in biology, biochemistry, or biotechnology or related field with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of 2029

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship

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

Practical experience or knowledge of some of the biological and biochemical analytical techniques (Western blot, cell culture, transfections, ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, flow cytometry, and others...)

Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture

Hands-on experience in high-throughput automation

Interest in digital transformation and automation

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

Preferred

Good professional writing skills

Essential qualities include ability to work in a fast paced, matrix environment; agility to respond to urgent requests, and initiative to lead new tasks

Adherence to Quality and HSE aspects