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Job Title: Upstream Manager Scientist - Vaccine

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

Primaryresponsibilitywillbetoworkasapartoftheworkingvirusbank(WVB)generationgroup.WVBis a recombinant baculovirus seed for manufacturing drug substances for Influenza & COVID vaccines.

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.

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Main Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of insect cells in suspension culture at different scales (shake flasks, waves, small and pilot size bioreactors)

• Transfection of insect cells, baculovirus plaque purification, infection & scale-up of baculovirus stocks

• Sampling cell culture and preparation of samples for analytical testing

• Performing standard molecular biology tasks such as baculovirus DNA purification, PCR, restriction endonucleases digest, DNA agarose gel electrophoresis

• Performing analysis of recombinant protein expression by Western blot, SDS-PAGE, and single radial immunodiffusion techniques (SRID)

• Responsible for completing paperwork for each task

• Maintenance of the labs and ordering of supplies

• Communicate with co-workers and present data on a regular basis at the group and department meetings

• Flexible in time management

• Complies with all company policies and standard

How:

• Behavesaccordingtocompanyvaluesand competencies.

• Influencesinternally;forwardthinkingwithanattitudeofcollaboration,optimization, efficiency, continuous improvement.

• Proactivelyanticipatesandeffectivelycommunicatessuccesses,constraints,conflicts, solutions and actions for resolution.

• Proactivelyresolvesconflicts,removesroadblockstoexecutionwithinsphereofinfluence; escalates to functional management when appropriate. \

• Fostersrelationshipswithpartners,expertsfromotherfunctionsandcustomersinorderto achieve technical objectives.

*Key Responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title and may change over time, in accordance with business needs.

About You

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BachelororMasterinbiology,cellbiology,molecularbiology,biochemistry,chemistryor related field.

• Experienceinmicrobialandmolecularbiologytechniquesand,procedures,andaseptic techniques.

• AbilitytoutilizeMicrosoftExcel,PowerPointandWordtoperformtasks

• Abilitytoplanandconductlaboratoryexperiments,evaluate,andinterpretdata.

• Abilitytoworkwithminimumsupervision.

• Detail-orientedandabilitytoprioritizeassignments.

• FluentinbothwrittenandspokenEnglish

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1yearofExperienceinmicrobialandmolecularbiologytechniquesand,procedures,and aseptic techniques.

• Experienceincellcultureproceduresandassociatedaseptictechniques

• Experienceinmolecularbiologyprocedures

• Willingtoworkchangingschedulesandhoursasneeded

• Abletoworkeffectivelyinacollaborativeteam

• Detail-orientedandabletoprioritizeassignments

• Strongverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.

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.