Scientist - Analytical Sciences & Mass Spectrometry - VIE Contract

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

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Toronto is seeking a Scientist - Analytical Sciences to lead assay development and support vaccine release. Candidates should have a Master’s in a relevant field and experience in analytical method development. Fluency in English and French is preferred. This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to sustainable vaccine solutions.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Collaboration with leading scientists

Investment in manufacturing innovation

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in analytical method development and validation.
• Familiarity with cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of assays for vaccine release and characterization.
• Execute new test methods for vaccine products.
• Ensure compliance with GMP standards in the laboratory.

Skills

Sample preparation techniques

Protein physiochemical characterization

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)

Analytical chromatography

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology

Tools

HPLC

QTOF

UPLC

Job description

Scientist - Analytical Sciences & Mass Spectrometry - 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 Scientist - Analytical Sciences & Mass Spectrometry VIE within our Analytical Sciences team, you will support clinical lot release through various different analytical assays, specifically mass spectrometry-based assays.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the development and qualification of appropriate assays for the release, characterization, and stability assessment of vaccines and for support of the manufacturing processes.
• 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 transfers to or co-validations with other testing labs, investigations, and test performance monitoring/trending.
• 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. Keep abreast of relevant Quality, regulatory and GMP environments and lead their teams to ensure quality and compliance of testing activities in scope.
• Expected to promote good communication and teamwork to ensure flexibility in the workplace and transversal cooperation with internal customers and other testing groups. Lead the evaluation of new technologies in their area of expertise to improve upon throughput, precision, accuracy, and overall quality of methods employed.
• Assist with, implement, and practice good quality and safety practices.
• Work within the policies, procedures and regulations as required by the Company and under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Responsible for implementation of analytical strategy with thorough method development and qualification.

About you

Experience

• 2+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Specific scientific experience in the development of new analytical methods for biomolecules and/or vaccines.
• Experience in analytical method development, validation/transfer, data management, automation, and general statistics preferred.
• Experience in maintaining laboratories and equipment in cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance. Familiarity with testing in compliance with current electronic data integrity regulations is preferred.

Soft and Technical skills

• General knowledge of sample preparation techniques and reagents used in proteomics, intact mass analysis, absolute quantitation analysis by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS).
• General familiarity with spectroscopy methods (UV-vis and fluorescence), electrophoresis-based methods Sodium dodecyl-sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), Capillary Gel electrophoresis (SDS-CGE), western blot and capillary western (Protein Simple Wes/Jess) and multiple chromatography detectors (UV, FLD, RI, MALS, CAD, 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) is preferred.
• Proven verbal and written communication and planning/organizational skills are required.
• Familiarity with a broad range of analytical instrumentation and techniques with proven familiarity for analytical chromatography and/or mass spectrometry-based methods: (High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)/ Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), quadrupole time-of-flight (QTOF), QQQ, and/or Orbitrap is highly preferred.

Education

• Master’s degree in in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology.

Languages

• Fluent English and French (written and verbal).

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.
• Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.
• Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.
• Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life‑saving immunizations.
• 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.

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

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!