Analytical Sciences & Biochemistry Scientist - VIE Contract

Sanofi US; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company is seeking an Analytical Sciences & Biochemistry Scientist in Toronto to develop assays for vaccines. This role involves validating analytical methods and working with cutting-edge technology in a compliant laboratory setting. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in a relevant field and experience in method development. Apply to contribute to impactful global vaccination efforts!

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Diverse and multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific field.
• Experience in developing and validating analytical methods.
• Familiarity with cGMP compliance in laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and qualification of assays for vaccines.
• Design and execute experimental studies for new test methods.
• Ensure day-to-day laboratory functions are aligned with project milestones.

Skills

Analytical method development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field

Tools

High/Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (H/UPLC)

Mass spectrometry

Spectroscopy methods

Job description

Analytical Sciences & Biochemistry Scientist - VIE Contract

• Location: Canada, Toronto
• Target start date: 01/04/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Analytical Sciences & Biochemistry Scientist VIE within our Vaccines team, you’ll work with protein, carbohydrate, and lipid analytical methods, especially liquid chromatography to develop, support, optimize and qualify/validate methods for these new and commercial vaccine projects.

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

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About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the development and qualification of appropriate assays for the release, characterization, and stability assessment of vaccines.
• Lead the design and execution of experimental studies for the development of new test methods for use as release, stability, and characterization assays for new vaccine products through literature search, feasibility assessment, assay optimization and robustness testing, and qualification/validation.
• Lead method transfer or co-validations with other testing labs, investigations, and test performance monitoring/trending.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day functions within the laboratory to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and performed in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliant manner with respect to training, documentation, and instrumentation, and be responsible for implementation of analytical strategy with thorough method development and qualification.
• Lead the evaluation of new technologies in their area of expertise to improve upon throughput, precision, accuracy, and overall quality of methods employed.
• Promote good communication and teamwork to ensure flexibility in the workplace and transversal cooperation with internal customers and other testing groups.

About you

Experience

• Specific scientific experience in the development of new analytical methods for biomolecules and/or vaccines would be highly preferred.
• Experience in analytical method development, validation/transfer, data management, automation, and general statistics is preferred.
• Experience in maintaining laboratories and equipment in current Good Manufacturing Practice, cGMP, compliance.

Soft and technical skills

• Proven verbal and written communication, planning, organizational and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with testing in compliance with current electronic data integrity regulations and with a broad range of analytical instrumentation and techniques with proven familiarity for analytical chromatography and/or mass spectrometry-based methods: High/Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (H/UPLC) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with spectroscopy methods (UV-vis and fluorescence), electrophoresis-based methods (Capillary Gel Eletrophoresis (CGE), Capillary IsoElectric Focusing (cIEF), western blot, capillary western such as Protein Simple Wes/Jess) and multiple chromatography detectors (UltraViolet (UV), Fluoresence Detector (FLD), Refractive Index (RI), Multi Angle Light Scattering (MALS), Charged Aerosol Detector (CAD), Pulsed Amperometric Detection (PAD)) is preferred.
• General knowledge of protein physiochemical characterization methods (DSC, nanoDSF, particle sizing/characterization methods such as Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), laser diffraction, micro-flow imaging, zeta potential) would be an asset.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or similar field.

Languages

• Fluent English.

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.
• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
• Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art digital and AI-powered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industry-leading advancements.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.

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