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Molecular Biology Scientist- Vaccines

Swiftwater, Pennsylvania Salary Range   USD 73,500.00 - 106,166.66
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Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.

Job Title: Molecular Biology Scientist- Vaccines

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. 

The Upstream Process Development group as a part of Manufacturing Sciences, Analytics and Technologies department supports several projects including:

  • Generation of recombinant baculovirus working virus banks (seeds) for manufacturing of seasonal influenza Flublok and COVID vaccines

  • Upstream process development at small and mid scales

  • Process tech transfer and yield improvement

  • Manufacturing support

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.

Main Responsibilities:

Scientist in Recombinant Working Virus Banks Generation Group

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine molecular biology tasks such as primer design, DNA construct design, PCR amplification, cloning, plasmid purification, DNA purification, restriction endonuclease digest, DNA sequencing and analysis, bioinformatics analysis of the sequences from different databases

  • Design, analyze and document experiments, maintain proper records electronically and in lab notebooks

  • Effectively communicate results in group and department meetings

  • Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking and ordering

  • Ensure that work performed is conducted in a safe and compliant manner in adherence with SOPs/SWIs and protocols

  • Coordinate data capture and tracking information

  • Write and review protocols and reports

  • Serve as Molecular Biology SME to tech transfer and manufacturing support

About You

Qualification

  • BS/MS in Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or other relevant disciplines

  • 0 -1 years of experience with BS degree working in academic or industry.

  • Hands on experience in molecular biology with previous experience in Site Directed Mutagenesis, Gibson assembly, seamless cloning procedures

  • Experience with purification of DNA from baculoviruses

  • Familiarity with Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) and Femto Pulse experiments is a plus

  • Experience in baculovirus protein expression system and insect cell cultures is highly desirable

  • Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking and ordering

  • Hands-on experience in DNA sequence analysis, construct design using SnapGene, or similar software is a plus

  • Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, and interpret data

  • Ability to work within team environment and multitasking is a plus

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize assignments

  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

  • Experience in cell culture procedures and associated aseptic techniques is a plus

  • Fluent in both written and spoken English

  • Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point is important

Why Choose Us?

  • 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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

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  • We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.

  • Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.

  • Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.

  • We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.

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