Job Title: Analytical Bioassay Co-op - Vaccine

Location: Waltham, MA

About the job

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

As a mRNA Co-op Student in Analytical Sciences, you will participate in analytical development activities to support development and characterizations of mRNA vaccines in development.

Main 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.
  

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or biotechnology or related field at an accredited college or university with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring 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 have permanent US work authorization.
  

• BS degree with 0-2 years of professional experience in the vaccine or pharmaceutical industry in the field of R&D, QC analytics.
  
• Interest in digital transformation and automation.
  
• 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.
  

• 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.