Spring Co-op: Molecular Biology in Vaccine R&D

Sanofi; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Scripting Java/C++/Python

Python

Data Visualization

Automation

Education

Life sciences student (PhD/MS/BS)

Tools

Lab automation systems

Molecular cloning

Job description

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.