2027 Spring Co-op Drug Product Development, Waltham, MA

Sanofi; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waltham, MA is seeking a Winter/Spring Co-op to join the Drug Product Development team for a 6-month program. You will work on formulation, process development, and stability studies focused on mRNA-LNP vaccine programs, with mentoring from experienced colleagues.

Candidates pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in relevant fields, available for 40 hours/week, must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and able to relocate to the office for the duration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with plans to graduate by 2027 or 2028.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship and may not meet internal requirements.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the duration of the co-op/internship.

Responsibilities

• Execute formulation, process development, and stability studies for vaccine programs (mainly for mRNA-LNPs).
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to address formulation, stability, and compatibility challenges using established assays.
• Maintain rigorous documentation, including ELN, technical reports, and SOP development.
• Analyze, compile, and present experimental results to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Formulation

Process development

Stability studies

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Engineering/Biochemistry

Tools

ELN

Job description

Job Title

2027 Spring Co-op Drug Product Development Grade: Co-op/Intern Location: Waltham, 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Winter, Spring Co-op to join our Drug Product Development team.

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

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

Execute formulation, process development, and stability studies (mainly for mRNA-LNPs) in support of vaccine programs.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to address formulation, stability, and compatibility challenges using established assays, across diverse technological platforms and disciplines.

Maintain a strong work ethic and rigorous documentation practices, including electronic laboratory notebook maintenance, technical report writing, and SOP development.

Analyze, compile, and present experimental results to internal and cross-functional teams comprising members from multiple groups and stakeholder organizations.

About You

Basic Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline at an accredited college or university with plans to graduate by 2027 or 2028.

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 Internal 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 to Friday for the full duration of the co‑op/internship.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of relevant laboratory experience. Biophysical characterization techniques + Physics background.

Competences: Wet lab experience, formulation, process development, stability studies, attention to detail, ELN documentation, technical writing.

Nice to have: Drug delivery systems, AI data analysis, biophysical characterization.

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 $27.00 -$35.00 hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

#LI-Onsite #vhd Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About Sanofi (Repetition)

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.