About the role#
This co-op position joins the Process Chemistry team within the CMC Synthetics organization. You will work on the synthetic route, optimization, and process design for drug substances in clinical development. The team focuses on creating efficient, affordable, and safe manufacturing processes for these compounds.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the design and optimization of synthetic pathways for drug substances.
- Use chemistry tools and methods to develop commercial processes for selected routes.
- Design, plan, and execute experimental plans to optimize reaction, purification, and isolation unit operations.
- Learn to apply green chemistry principles to R&D programs.
- Develop and apply analytical techniques, specifically NMR and LCMS, for structural characterization.
- Perform data analysis, interpret experimental results, and design next steps.
- Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks according to standard operating procedures.
- Provide detailed experimental procedures for all laboratory work.
- Communicate and interact with team members.
- Operate in the lab safely according to HSE guidelines.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program in Chemistry or a related field.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op.
- Completed chemistry and lab coursework.
- Experience using analytical instruments like NMR and LCMS to interpret data and characterize organic compounds.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Ability to relocate to the office location.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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