About the role#
Sanofi is seeking a motivated student to join the Immunology and Inflammation Checkpoint Cluster for a 6-month co-op. This role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and focuses on research related to immunobiology and inflammatory disease treatments. You will work within a team environment to support ongoing research projects.
What you'll do#
- Execute in vitro experiments focusing on immune pathways.
- Develop and optimize cell-based assays to evaluate immunomodulatory therapeutics.
- Analyze flow cytometry data and other immunological readouts.
- Maintain cell cultures and prepare necessary reagents.
- Collect and analyze data for presentation at team meetings.
- Manage laboratory organization and equipment maintenance.
- Collaborate with team members on research projects in a matrix environment.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Immunology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on-site in Cambridge for the full duration of the co-op.
- Prior lab bench research experience in immunology or a related field.
- Proficiency with aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, and protein analysis.
- Experience with primary human immune cell isolation and culture.
- Familiarity with flow cytometry and data analysis.
- Knowledge of regulatory T cell biology and its role in inflammation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (6-month duration).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.
- Compensation: $29-$45 hourly, determined by experience.
About Sanofi
Sanofi is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Paris, France. It employs over 93,000 people across global offices. The company focuses on vaccines, rare diseases, neurology, immunology, and oncology. It also operates in the fields of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and consumer healthcare.
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