Research Associate Genomic Medicine Unit

Sanofi; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global healthcare company is seeking a motivated Research Associate to join the Genomic Medicine Unit. This role is pivotal in supporting the development of life-changing therapies through viral vector production optimization. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, contribute to technical reports, and stay updated on the latest technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact in the field of medicine. If you're passionate about science and eager to contribute to groundbreaking advancements, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

High-quality healthcare

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science or related fields required.
• Knowledge of cell culture and viral vector production systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and analysis for viral vector production experiments.
• Collaborate with team to identify areas for operational excellence.

Skills

Cell Culture

Viral Vector Production

Data Analysis

Good Laboratory Practices

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AI Tools

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate Genomic Medicine Unit

Location: Waltham, MA

About the Job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.

The Genomic Medicine Unit (GMU) CMC group at Sanofi is dedicated to the establishment of best in class manufacturing platforms to support development of life-changing advanced cell and gene therapy products, including recombinant AAV vectors, mRNA-LNP. This organization encompasses vector and cell line engineering, upstream and downstream process development, analytics, and clinical manufacturing support.

The cell culture process development group is responsible for viral vector production optimization and development of next generation production platforms to support high dose therapeutic products. The group is seeking a motivated Research Associate to join the team.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

MainResponsibilities:

• Support the execution and data analysis for viral vector production process development experiments

• Work with risk group 2 infectious materials, follow safe lab procedures and maintain good laboratory practices (GLPs)

• Contribute to technical reports and protocols

• Support maintenance of facility infrastructure and management of assay reagent, control and standard inventories, as well as other support requirements

• Collaborate with team to identify areas for improved operational excellence

• Stay updated on new, relevant technologies and published literature to support innovation within the group

• Support new technology evaluations to increase product yield and process understanding

• Communicate effectively with teams

• Display sound technical judgement

• Perform weekend and holiday work to support on-going lab activities

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, chemical engineering or other related disciplines

• Knowledge and Understanding of cell culture and viral vector production systems

• Understanding of key test performance indicators, monitoring and trending of data

• Ability to stand and work with lab bench equipment

• Good organizational, record keeping, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Good digital literacy and has hands-on coding experience and is adept at using AI tools.

• Experience with cell culture techniques with strong understanding of aseptic operations

• Motivated and self-directed with commitment to meet aggressive timelines

• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to work under moderate supervision and function within a collaborative/team-oriented environment

Why Choose Us?

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

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse 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.

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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.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

$63,000.00 - $105,000.00

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.