About the role#
This co-op position within the Early-Stage Drug Product Development team focuses on the transition of biologic drugs from research to development. You will contribute to the foundation of commercial formulations and gain hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical development, analytical method application, and data-driven decision-making. This is a full-time, 6-month role based in Framingham, Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Support developability assessments, preformulation studies, and formulation process development.
- Conduct innovation projects to identify molecular determinants of high concentration solution behavior, such as viscosity and phase separation.
- Initiate, design, and perform technology development experiments.
- Ensure compliant and thorough capture of experimental data.
- Present findings to project teams and department colleagues.
- Support cycle-1 studies, including in-use studies and process development.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a master’s or PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, life sciences, or a related field.
- Expected graduation by Spring 2027 or 2028.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university for the duration of the co-op.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site in Framingham.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Strong scientific knowledge in biotechnology, molecular biology, or related areas.
- Data fluency and attention to quality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Preferred: Experience with chromatographic techniques, biochemical and biophysical assays (HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, CD, AUC, DSC, DLS/SLS, mass spectrometry), statistical analysis software, and familiarity with biologic regulatory guidelines.
Location & details#
- Location: Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid.
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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