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?
Main Responsibilities:
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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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.
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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 - $105,000.00All 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.