2027 Spring Co-op Molecular Biology, Waltham, MA

Sanofi; Waltham (MA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sanofi in Waltham, MA is seeking a Spring Co-op in Molecular Biology for a 6-month program starting in 2027. You will work under mentorship on vaccine-related projects, contributing to lab tasks and data analysis.

The role emphasizes lab routines, literature review, and collaboration with a team of scientists to advance candidate vaccines. Strong interest in molecular biology and biology coursework required; CPT/OPT rules apply.

Formación

• Pursuing a degree in life sciences with active enrollment in a college or university.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Able to relocate to the office and commit to 40 hours per week.
• Basic experience in molecular biology is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Complete laboratory research tasks under supervision with high productivity and quality data.
• Read scientific literature and interact with supervisor and team.
• Maintain and update experiment notebooks per QA requirements.
• Participate in lab and equipment maintenance and restock lab supplies.
• Attend group meetings and present data.

Conocimientos

Scripting Java/C++/Python

Python

Data Visualization

Automation

Educación

Life sciences student (PhD/MS/BS)

Herramientas

Lab automation systems

Molecular cloning

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: 2027 Spring Co-op Molecular Biology Grade: Co-op 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 Spring Co-op to join our 2027 Winter, Spring - Co-op - Molecular Biology team. Sanofi is a global healthcare leader focused on patients’ needs engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative therapeutic solutions. Sanofi’s core strengths include general medicine, specialty care (rare disease) and human vaccines. The vaccine division of Sanofi provides more than one billion doses of vaccine each year, making it possible to immunize more than 500 million people across the globe. A world leader in the vaccine industry, Sanofi offers the broadest range of vaccines protecting against several infectious diseases. At Sanofi, our determination inspires us to work tirelessly to make a difference in people’s lives every day, as we continually strive to create a future where everyone has access to groundbreaking medicines and healthcare. Discover your future - Sanofi’s opportunities offer exposure to a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Student hires work side-by-side with biopharmaceutical professionals, providing an opportunity to make an impact in the lives of patients around the globe. The Biochemistry Group within the Global Antigen Design (GAD) Department contributes to the development of vaccine candidates from early prototype optimization to IND-enabling activities. As a co-op in our Biochemistry platform concentrating on molecular biology, you will contribute toward the development of innovative next generation vaccines targeting respiratory pathogens, (which may include seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza, RSV, hMPV and/or COVID). Your primary focus will be on vaccine candidate characterization, and you will work closely with our team of experts to advance Sanofi’s mission to protect and improve human health worldwide.

Main Responsibilities

Complete specific laboratory research tasks under supervision and demonstrate high productivity and consistency, with high-quality data. Learn about the fields of Molecular biology by reading scientific literature and interacting with supervisor and team. Maintain and update experiment notebooks according to QA requirements. Participate in lab and equipment maintenance, and re-stocking lab supplies. Attend group meetings and presents data.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Phd, M.S. or BS student the life sciences
• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry

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

Preferably some R&D experience from lab courses or other experiences in molecular cloning, cell culture, aseptic technique, or lab automated systems.

Competences

• Scripting (Java, C++, Python)
• data visualization (Tableau, SpotFire)
• automation experience

Nice to have

• DNA/RNA techniques
• PCR
• bacterial expression
• molecular cloning
• lab skills
• automation

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 -$60.00 hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

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