About the role#
This Biochemistry Co-op position is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, for the Winter 2027 term. You will join the Global Antigen Design department to support the development of next generation vaccines targeting respiratory pathogens. This is a full-time, paid, on-site role requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
What you'll do#
- Design and execute protein expression, purification, and characterization campaigns.
- Operate Hamilton automatic purification systems and instruments for affinity purification, IEX, and SEC.
- Use bioanalytical tools such as HPLC, mass spectrometry, DSC, BLI, and CryoEM to assess protein antigens.
- Utilize integrated automation systems for high-throughput protein expression and characterization.
- Complete laboratory research tasks under supervision.
- Maintain experiment notebooks in accordance with QA requirements.
- Participate in lab maintenance, equipment upkeep, and restocking of supplies.
- Read scientific literature and present data during group meetings.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university as a PhD, M.S., or BS student in Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science with a biology background.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
- Ability to relocate to Waltham, MA, for the duration of the co-op.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while following verbal or written instructions.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Preference for candidates with R&D experience in biochemistry, cell culture, aseptic technique, or lab automated systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Term: Winter 2027
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Modality: On-site
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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