Spring Co-op: Pharmaceutical Process & Materials Engineer

Sanofi; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Cambridge, MA seeks a Spring Co-op in the CMC Synthetics Platform Process and Pharmaceutical Engineering Scientist. The 6-month program offers hands-on experience in material science, tablet manufacturing, and predictive modeling, with mentoring and collaboration across engineering disciplines.

The role focuses on single crystal property prediction, powder mechanics, and experimental analysis using DIC to improve formulation robustness and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in a relevant engineering/science field.
• Strong interest in material science, solid mechanics and pharmaceutical process engineering.
• Must be able to relocate to the Cambridge, MA office and commit to 40 hrs/week.

Responsibilities

• Predict and analyze single crystal material properties relevant to pharmaceutical development.
• Design and execute experimental studies to characterize tablet mechanical performance using DIC.
• Integrate experimental and modeling results to develop predictive frameworks for formulation and process design.

Skills

Data analysis

Scientific programming

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Willingness to relocate

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science / Pharmaceutical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Mercury

Materials Studio

Abaqus

COMSOL

DIC

Job description

Sanofi in Cambridge, MA seeks a Spring Co-op in the CMC Synthetics Platform Process and Pharmaceutical Engineering Scientist. The 6-month program offers hands-on experience in material science, tablet manufacturing, and predictive modeling, with mentoring and collaboration across engineering disciplines.

The role focuses on single crystal property prediction, powder mechanics, and experimental analysis using DIC to improve formulation robustness and manufacturability.