Scientist Bacteriology

Sanofi; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave

Job summary

Sanofi in Swiftwater, PA is seeking a Scientist Bacteriology to design, develop, qualify, validate, and interpret functional immunoassays, including serum bactericidal assays (SBA), to characterize immune responses for clinical studies across the vaccine portfolio.

This lab-based role emphasizes hands-on assay work, collaboration with Bacteriology staff, regulatory compliance, and the integration of automation to increase throughput and reproducibility; mentorship of junior scientists is also

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with ≥6 years OR Masters with ≥3 years OR PhD with ≥1 year in related field.
• Experience designing, executing and troubleshooting functional immunoassays for bacterial pathogens.
• Experience with SBA using HC and BRC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, qualify, and troubleshoot functional antibody/immunoassays.
• Qualify and validate functional serological assays, including SBA using HC and BRC per GMP/GxP guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior scientists and laboratory staff.
• Operate within a regulated laboratory environment, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support multiple concurrent vaccine development programs.

Skills

Immunoassay expertise

SBA (serum bactericidal assays)

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance (GxP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Master's degree in Biological Sciences

PhD in Biological Sciences

Tools

LIMS systems

Laboratory equipment

Automation technologies

Job description

Job Title: Scientist Bacteriology Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the job:

The Scientist for the Bacteriology team will design, develop, qualify, validate, and interpret functional serological assays, including serum bactericidal assays (SBA), to characterize immune responses for clinical studies across Sanofi's vaccine portfolio. In addition to deep immunoassay expertise, the candidate will provide mentorship and effectively collaborate with Bacteriology lab personnel to perform assigned tasks while ensuring compliance with regulatory agency standards. The candidate will serve as a key technical resource, providing expert representation within the Bacteriology group and on multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will remain current on functional immunological assays specific to bacterial pathogens and embrace the evaluation of new technologies and automation to advance our testing capabilities. This is a laboratory-based role requiring a high percentage of time conducting hands‑on experimental work while driving innovation in assay development. To establish and implement complex functional immunoassays for bacterial pathogens to use as clinical endpoint testing, as well as integration of automation technologies to increase assay throughput and reproducibility. This role operates within a regulated laboratory environment where data quality and timeline adherence are critical for vaccine development decisions.

Key challenges include maintaining assay consistency while implementing automation, managing multiple concurrent projects, and adapting established protocols to different bacterial pathogens. Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

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:

• Design, develop, execute, and troubleshoot functional antibody/immunoassays.
• Qualify and validate functional serological assays, including serum bactericidal assays (SBA) using both Human Complement (HC) and Baby Rabbit Complement (BRC) in compliance with regulatory agency standards and GxP guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior scientists and laboratory staff, supporting their development in assay execution and troubleshooting without direct managerial responsibility.
• Operate within a regulated laboratory environment, ensuring data quality, timeline adherence, and compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Support multiple concurrent vaccine development programs.
• Work with viruses, bacteria and potentially infectious samples from humans (BSL-2 or BSL-2+).
• Manage assigned projects independently, demonstrating strong critical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, demonstrating excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to work as a highly motivated team player.

About you:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences (e.g., Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in Biological Sciences (e.g., Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience may include academic research, laboratory-based scientific research, co‑op programs, internships, or industry experience; OR PhD in Biological Sciences (e.g., Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field) with a minimum of one years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience may include academic research, fellowships, postdoctoral research, laboratory-based scientific research, or industry.
• Experience in design, execution and troubleshooting of functional immunoassays, preferably for bacterial pathogens.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in functional immunoassays, especially serum bactericidal assays (SBAs).
• Experience with Human Complement (HC) and Baby Rabbit Complement (BRC).
• Demonstrated expertise in bacterial culture methods and growth optimization techniques.
• Experience with quality systems and processes in a regulated environment.
• Expertise with LIMS systems, reagent characterization and qualification, laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Experience training or mentoring junior scientists is highly preferred.

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. Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real‑world needs. Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective. Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting‑edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

Sanofi US Services 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $85.500,00 - $123.500,00 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

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.