About the role#
The Virology Group within the Global Antigen Design department develops vaccine candidates for respiratory pathogens, including seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza, RSV, hMPV, and COVID. This co-op position focuses on vaccine candidate characterization. You will work alongside experts to advance vaccine development from early prototype optimization to IND-enabling activities.
What you'll do#
- Complete laboratory research tasks under supervision while maintaining high productivity and data quality.
- Learn and apply virological, immunological, and molecular techniques, including cell culture, virus propagation, infectious titer assays, virus neutralization assays, RT-PCR, viral genome sequencing, assay development, and immunostaining.
- Contribute to vaccine candidate characterization.
- Maintain and update experiment notebooks to meet QA requirements.
- Participate in lab and equipment maintenance, including restocking supplies.
- Attend group meetings and present data.
- Deepen your understanding of virology and vaccinology through literature review and team collaboration.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university throughout the co-op.
- Current pursuit of a BS, Master's, or PhD in Virology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Biology.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for the full six-month duration.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability to relocate to the office location.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to perform experiments from verbal or written instructions.
- Preferred experience includes R&D lab work, molecular cloning, aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, and biosafety cabinet operations.
Location & details#
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Term: Spring 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full time
- Compensation: 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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