2027 Summer Co-Op Opportunities, Swiftwater, PA

Sanofi Group; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Swiftwater, PA invites motivated students to join our 2027 Summer Co-Op program. You’ll tackle real projects in a collaborative environment, supported by mentors and teams across disciplines.

This six-month opportunity starts June 2027 and offers hands-on experience in biopharma manufacturing and development. Contribute to upstream MSAT, Process Validation, Analytical Development, and other disciplines while building skills that shape healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a related degree.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Biology

Job description

2027 Summer Co-Op Opportunities, Swiftwater, PA

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.

This Co-op opportunity will have a 6 months duration starting June 2027.

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.

Available Disciplines

• Upstream MSAT: Optimize the biological processes that create life-saving medicines, ensuring consistent quality while scaling from lab bench to global supply.

• Process Validation: Prove that manufacturing processes work flawlessly every time, giving patients confidence that their medicine will be safe and effective.

• Upstream Bioprocessing: Become a cell culture craftsman, nurturing living systems in bioreactors to produce the biological building blocks of life-saving vaccines — one harvest at a time.

• Bacterial Process Development: Dive into the science behind bacterial vaccine manufacturing — running experiments, applying process analytical technologies, and troubleshooting real production challenges to strengthen process understanding and control.

• Analytical Development: Pioneer new testing methods that will become industry standards, ensuring the medicines of tomorrow meet the quality patients deserve.

• Utilities Engineering: Maintain the critical infrastructure that powers pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring uninterrupted production of life‑saving medicines.

• HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental): Protect employees and communities while ensuring pharmaceutical operations are environmentally sustainable.

• Reliability Engineering: Use data analytics and engineering principles to maximize equipment uptime and manufacturing efficiencyvalidation.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in:

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemical Sciences, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Sciences, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.

or

• Master's in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Sciences, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related life sciences, engineering, or related field.

Candidates must also meet the following eligibility requirements:

• 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.

Why Chose 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.

• Explore more with personalized development plans, short‑term gigs, and internal mobility across functions and countries.

• 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $27.00–$47.00 USD hourly. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

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