2027 Spring Co-op Cell Culture and Media Development, Framingham, MA

Sanofi; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Spring Co‑op in Framingham to work with the Cell Culture Platform within Cell Culture Development. You will design and execute cell culture experiments across scales, contribute to protocols and reports, and present findings.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, mammalian culture experience, and strong communication in an FDA-regulated setting. Qualified candidates are pursuing a Master’s or PhD in related fields, authorized to work in the U.S., enrolled during the program,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in chemical engineering, biomedicine, life sciences or related field.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co‑op/internship.
• Must be able to relocate to Framingham and commit to 40 hours/week for the full duration.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and conduct cell culture experiments at different scales (shake flasks, ambr15, ambr250, and 3L/10L bench‑top bioreactors).
• Contribute to protocol and report writing and present findings in respective areas.
• Engage in multiple cell culture projects, including fed-batch, perfusion, media development, and high‑throughput automation.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Mammalian cell culture

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Master's or PhD in chemical engineering, biomedicine, life sciences

Job description

Job Title: 2027 Spring Co‑op Cell Culture and Media Development Grade: Co‑op Location: Framingham, MA Duration: 6 months

About the Job

Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. As Spring Co‑op in our Cell Culture and Media Development team. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Co‑Op to join the Cell Culture Platform (CCP) team within Cell Culture Development (CCD). CCP is globally responsible for providing solutions to process challenges through the development and application of platform cell culture media and innovative upstream process technologies throughout CCD. We are a dynamic team charged with identifying process pain points and resolving the underlying problems, generating compelling data from relevant proof of concept studies, and designing novel process platforms in collaboration with cell line development and downstream groups.

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

Our Co‑Op program offers the opportunity to learn cutting‑edge cell culture industry techniques and develop cell culture subject matter expertise in an FDA-regulated setting. The successful candidate will work with his/her supervisor to design, plan and conduct cell culture experiments at different scales, such as shake flasks, ambr15, ambr250, and 3L/10L bench‑top bioreactors. This candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to protocol and report writing, and present on findings in respective functional areas. This candidate will be exposed in cell culture development platforms, and potentially involved in multiple cell culture projects, such as fed‑batch process development, perfusion process development, media development, and high‑throughput automation development.

About You

Basic Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in chemical engineering, biomedicine, life sciences or related field. Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H‑1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long‑term status that does not require company sponsorship. Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co‑op/internship. Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday‑Friday, for the full duration of the co‑op/internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aseptic/sterile technique
• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• Experience with statistical analysis for data processing
• Strong communication skills and independence

Why Choose Us

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team. 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $45-$57 USD hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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.

Company Overview

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

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