2027 Spring Co op Process Chemistry Cambridge MA

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Spring Co-op in Process Chemistry for a 6‑month program. The selected candidate will execute route scouting and process development for drug substances in clinical development, develop analytical techniques, and learn industrial process chemistry in a collaborative team.

The role offers exposure to green chemistry principles, various chemical engineering tools, and hands-on lab experience under mentorship from experienced scientists.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD in Chemistry or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and optimization of synthetic pathways for drug substances undergoing clinical development.
• Develop and optimize commercial process for drug substance routes using various chemistry methods.
• Learn and apply green chemistry principles to sustainable manufacturing routes.
• Maintain electronic lab notebooks and document procedures.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

LC-MS

Job description

Job Title: 2027 Spring Co-op Process Chemistry

• Grade: Co-op
• Location: Cambridge, MA
• Duration: 6 months

About The Job

Looking to launch your career at thecutting edgeof 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 Spring Co-op to execute route scouting and process development for drug substances undergoing clinical development for approximately 6 months; the successful candidate will further develop synthetic organic chemistry skills in the lab, develop analytical and instrument techniques, learn process chemistry, and gain further understanding of the drug development process by participating in an industrial process chemistry group.

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

About Sanofi

Were an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples 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 peoples lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and optimization of novel and efficient synthetic pathways for drug substances undergoing clinical development to demonstrate synthetic viability.
• Use all imaginable chemistry tools and methods to develop and optimize commercial process for selected drug substance route (photochemistry, biocatalysis, flow chemistry, electrochemistry, on-line analysis/PAT, high-throughput experimentation, structural analysis, computational chemistry, AI/ML and predictive tools, etc.)
• Design, plan and execute experimental plans to optimize reaction, purification and isolation unit operations, guided by technical risk assessments, to deliver safe, efficient, robust and scalable drug substance manufacturing processes that perform reliably at intended scale in batch or continuous format.
• Learn to apply green chemistry principles to our R&D programs to develop sustainable manufacturing routes.
• Develop/apply analytical techniques for structural characterization and interpretation (NMR and LCMS).
• Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks according to SOP, provide detailed experimental procedures of laboratory work
• Communicate and interact with other staff/team members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Operate in the lab in a safe and efficient manner according to HSE guidelines and adhere to all mandatory company compliance requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD in Chemistry or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• 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

• Develop scalable, robust, and cost-effective chemical processes through experimental process development and optimization.
• Apply advanced technologies including flow chemistry, biocatalysis, PAT, computational chemistry, and AI/ML tools to accelerate process innovation.
• Perform analytical characterization (NMR, LC-MS) and data-driven process troubleshooting to ensure product quality and process reliability.
• Drive safe, sustainable, and compliant process development while collaborating with cross-functional R&D and manufacturing teams.

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 rate for this position is$57 hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.