Analytical Science Intern – MSAT

Sanofi; Waterford; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waterford is offering an Analytical Science Intern role within the MSAT team. You will contribute to a defined analytical project, support method development and troubleshooting, and gain hands-on experience with techniques like HPLC and capillary electrophoresis.

You’ll explore automation and digital lab tools under experienced mentors. The internship aims to grow your technical knowledge, problem‑solving skills, and understanding of analytical science in biopharmaceutical contexts

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled university student in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related science.
• Interest in analytical science and applying academic knowledge in a lab environment.
• Curious about new technologies, digitalisation and automation in the lab.
• Logical, structured, patient approach to problem solving and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a defined analytical science project aligned with the team portfolio.
• Support development, improvement and troubleshooting of analytical lab methods.
• Gain hands-on exposure to techniques such as HPLC and capillary electrophoresis.
• Explore how automation and digital tools can improve lab processes.

Skills

Analytical science interest

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry (undergraduate)

Tools

HPLC

Capillary electrophoresis

Laboratory automation

Digital laboratory tools

Job description

• Location:Waterford
• Start date: January/February 2027
• Duration: 6-8 months
• Work Model: Onsite

About the job

As Analytical Science Intern, you’ll join our Manufacturing Science, Analytics and Technology (MSAT) team in Waterford and gain hands-on experience in a laboratory environment where science meets innovation, automation and digital technology.

This internship is designed to give you the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful scientific project rather than simply observe or support day-to-day activities. Depending on your academic background, interests and the projects available within the team, you could work in areas such as analytical method development and troubleshooting, laboratory automation, chromatography or capillary electrophoresis.

You’ll receive the training and support you need to get started and will work alongside experienced scientists who will help you build your technical knowledge, develop your problem-solving skills and understand how analytical science is applied within the biopharmaceutical industry.

If you enjoy understanding how things work, solving scientific problems and exploring how technology can make laboratory processes smarter and more efficient, this could be a great opportunity to put your studies into practice.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

Main responsibilities

• Contribute to a defined analytical science project aligned with your academic interests and the team’s current project portfolio.
• Support the development, improvement and troubleshooting of analytical laboratory methods.
• Gain hands-on exposure to analytical techniques which may include HPLC, capillary electrophoresis and other laboratory technologies, depending on the project assigned.
• Explore how automation and digital tools can improve laboratory processes, including opportunities to work with robotic or automated sample-preparation systems.
• Help investigate scientific challenges, evaluate results and contribute ideas to potential solutions.
• Work closely with scientists and other team members, sharing Progress, observations and learnings throughout your project.
• Follow laboratory procedures and safety requirements while developing your understanding of safe and responsible working practices in a biopharmaceutical environment.

About you

To excel in this role you will need to have:

• Be a current university student studying Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline, and be required to return to university to continue your studies after completing the internship.
• Have an interest in analytical science and applying your academic knowledge within a practical laboratory environment.
• Be curious about new technologies, digitalisation and laboratory automation and open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Bring a logical, structured and patient approach to problem solving, with the curiosity to understand why things work the way they do.
• Be comfortable working collaboratively, communicating with others and contributing as part of a laboratory team.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to laboratory safety and willingness to follow required procedures and training.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and show initiative in identifying and completing tasks

It would be a plus if you have

• Previous academic or practical exposure to areas such as HPLC/UPLC, capillary electrophoresis, dot blot, SDS Page, analytical method development, laboratory automation, robotics or digital laboratory tools would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• If your university project, final-year project or other academic work involves one of these areas, we’d be especially interested in hearing how your interests could connect with the work of our team.

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.

Why choose us?

• Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
• Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.
• Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.
• Thrive in inclusive, flexible workplaces that support your personal and professional well-being.
• Launch your career with a company that invests in you — and empowers you to reimagine what’s possible.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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