Senior Research Associate- Cell Culture Platform Development

​About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Position Overview/Department Description

We are seeking an upstream Senior Research Associate to join our Cell Culture Platform group in Cell Culture Development department (CCD-CCP). CCD-CCP is a global business unit responsible for the development of cell culture platforms including media and bioprocess technologies for both fed-batch and perfusion from early and late-stage biologics projects, as well as all upstream CMC development activities for early phase projects (up to Phase II).

The candidate will be self-motivated and strongly driven to succeed while demonstrating the ability to function well within a fast-paced and collaborative team-oriented environment. The candidate will also be inquisitive and innovative, exhibiting scientific curiosity and the ability to acquire new skills for fed-batch and perfusion based upstream cell culture processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn cutting-edge cell culture techniques and develop cell culture subject matter expertise.  This role will have significant impacts on early pipeline projects, next generation cell culture process development and manufacturing strategies within the global Sanofi network.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments to optimize upstream cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.)

• Perform upstream experiments and collaborate with other functional groups to speed Phase I pipeline projects

• Contribute to technical reports, experimental protocols, and technical summaries for presentation internally and externally

• Participate in the technology transfer of processes into manufacturing facilities

• Ensure safety and environmental compliance are maintained in the workplace

• Some weekend working may be required for this role

About you

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline, or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience

• Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture

• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors

• Experience in large data processing and using statistical tools

• Familiarity working with complex laboratory operations, in-process analysis, and bioprocess control systems

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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