January 2025 Winter - Spring Co-op, Immunology - Vaccine

Position Title: January 2025 Winter/Spring Co-op/ Intern, Immunology

Department: Sanofi, Vaccines R&D, North America                                                         

Group: Global Immunology

Location: Waltham, MA, USA                                            

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.

**At this time, Sanofi will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). **

Position Summary:

The Global Immunology Department in Sanofi, Vaccines R&D organization is seeking a highly motivated and organized Associate Scientist to join the Human Translational Immunology group.

This position will serve as an integral member of a research team responsible for performing experimental in vitro and clinical exploratory studies to assess the immunogenicity, reactogenicity, and mechanism of action of vaccine and drug candidates.

General Duties:

Develop and exploit immunological methods for the analysis of human viral vaccine candidates under pre-clinical and early clinical development. Build relationships and manage project-specific tasks across different groups as required by the project.

Be responsible for laboratory testing examining the immunological attributes of the biological samples from humans and various animal species such as mice, and non-human primates. Get trained and subsequently apply hands-on expertise with cell-based neutralization assays using cell lines as well as possibly ELISA, MSD, Luminex, other binding and flow cytometry-based assays. Perform titrations of viruses using cell lines as required.

Has a strong hands-on commitment to laboratory research towards establishing best practices while promoting a safe working environment. Participate in laboratory upkeep as required.

Be responsible for assembly of own laboratory data, preliminary analysis, and appropriate documentation through electronic laboratory notebooks. Actively participate in the project/group meetings through attendance, presentation of his/her own data and contributing to the discussion. May participate in the transfer of immunoassays into clinical immunology groups.

All work is performed in BioSafety Level 2 (BSL2) or BSL2+ laboratory environment and will involve health and safety training in order to get clearance for entry to the laboratories.

About you

Basic Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor' or master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Virology or alike) with the expectation that you will complete your degree by the Spring of 2026

• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship/co-op with Sanofi.  

• Must be able to relocate to our Waltham, MA office location and work 40hrs.week for the full duration of the Co-op 

• Must have permanent US work authorization 

• Proficient English language (written and verbal skills are required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of principles of binding assays (like ELISA) and serum antibody-based neutralization assays

• Prior experience with flow cytometry is a plus

• Strong organizational skills, willingness and ability to quickly adjust to a new environment and learn new laboratory techniques

• Ability to work independently (once trained) and in the team and plan your own workday

• Hands-on technical experience with sterile environment is a plus

• Understanding of safe lab practices and experience in working in BSL2 environment with infectious agents is a plus

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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