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Sanofi Manufacturing Innovators Program _ Quality Control (Microbiology)
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Early Careers at Sanofi aren’t just about landing a role – they’re about starting a journey that stretches you from day one. You’ll dive into projects that matter, surrounded by people who challenge, mentor, and inspire you to explore more every step of the way.
Here, you can navigate paths across science, digital, manufacturing, and business – following your curiosity, growing your expertise, and building skills for tomorrow. With AI-powered tools, world-class learning, and a culture rooted in collaboration, we give you the opportunity to develop your expertise and transform our future.
About the job
Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi Manufacturing Innovators (SMI) Graduate Program, a two-year journey designed to shape the next generation of biopharma professionals. Spend one year at our manufacturing site United States and one year at Modulus Singapore, working with cutting-edge technology that’s redefining the industry. As part of a dynamic cohort, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop future-ready skills, and make a real impact as you explore, learn, and grow.
As part of the Quality Control in our process manufacturing team, you’ll ensure the laboratory operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with site and corporate guidelines. The team conduct the analysis of product, raw material and water samples, and to ensure the laboratory delivers right first time and on-time testing to support manufacturing & supply deliverables.
Main responsibilities:
- Conduct QC microbiological tests for water, raw materials and product samples, including bioburden and endotoxin.
- Perform growth promotion test of incoming microbiological media.
- Perform microbial identification tests using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.
- Perform biological indicator tests during sterilization studies.
- Support method verification for bioburden and endotoxin tests.
- Perform environmental monitoring and clean utilities sampling including Water for injection, clean steam and clean gases.
- Support laboratory activities such as aseptic aliquoting of samples, housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
About you
Education:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Science, Bioengineering, or Chemical Engineering
Skills:
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently.
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life with a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow, whether through promotions, lateral moves, or global assignments.
- Build future-proof skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and training.
- Work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with top talent at two of Sanofi’s most innovative sites, Modulus in Singapore and in the United States.
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
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Why work with us
- Shape your own journey. At Sanofi, diverse perspectives fuel bold thinking – and your path is yours to define. Whether through internships or graduate programs, you’ll explore more and build the future-ready skills that take your potential to the next level.
- Grow with the best. You’ll learn from experts across science, tech, manufacturing, and business – collaborating as one team on challenging projects that stretch you.
- Be empowered by innovation. With AI-powered tools, fresh ideas, and the freedom to be curious, you’ll partner with colleagues who turn challenges into breakthroughs – and help reimagine what’s possible.
- Make an impact from day one. Your work matters. You’ll shape solutions, contribute to an inclusive, sustainable future, and experience what it means to say: This is how we Sanofi.
This is how we Sanofi
Building international networks, empowering career growth, and innovating through smart risks. This is how we innovate. This is how we transform healthcare. This is how we Sanofi.
"We’re transforming Early Careers at Sanofi — with a clear mission to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders with the skills of tomorrow. Here, you’ll find bold and meaningful experiences that fuel your growth, ignite your potential, and enable you to make an impact from day one."
Andrew Sharp
Global Head of Early Careers
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