About the role#
This Molecular Biology Co-op position is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, for the Winter 2027 term. You will join the Biochemistry Group within the Global Antigen Design department to support the development of vaccine candidates targeting respiratory pathogens. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring a 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday.
What you'll do#
- Complete laboratory research tasks under supervision while maintaining high data quality and consistency.
- Assemble, purify, and characterize DNA using enzymatic reactions and analytical techniques.
- Perform procedures including PCR, electrophoresis, RE digestion, Gibson assembly, Golden Gate assembly, HiFi DNA assembly, transformation, and DNA/RNA extraction.
- Use UV/Vis spectrophotometry, sequencing, and RT-PCR for analysis.
- Operate automation systems to produce expression plasmids and proteins.
- Maintain and update experiment notebooks in accordance with QA requirements.
- Participate in lab and equipment maintenance and restock supplies.
- Read scientific literature to expand knowledge of molecular biology.
- Attend group meetings and present research data.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD, M.S., or BS program in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Microbiology.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the duration of the co-op.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
- Ability to relocate to the office location.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to perform experiments independently or as part of a team.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Competence in scripting languages such as Java, C++, or Python and data visualization tools like Tableau or SpotFire.
- Preferred: R&D experience in molecular cloning, cell culture, aseptic technique, or lab automated systems.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
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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