About the role#
This co-op position offers hands-on experience in upstream cell culture operations, process technologies, and automation initiatives. You will work within the Global Manufacturing Sciences, Analytics, and Technology (MSAT) team, which acts as a bridge between R&D and commercial manufacturing. The role focuses on developing and testing control strategies for bioreactors to support process development and lifecycle management.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement automated bioreactor control strategies by integrating mammalian cell culture operations, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), and cloud-based control software.
- Perform hands-on lab work and integrate PAT tools, such as Raman spectroscopy and online sensors, for real-time process monitoring.
- Create and test control logic and software interfaces that link analytical equipment with bioreactor control systems.
- Assist with in-silico simulation, configuration, and testing of control strategies.
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to ensure reliable data flow, system connectivity, and control performance.
- Provide regular project updates and deliver a final technical presentation on your work.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Computational Science, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university for the duration of the co-op.
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, and basic cell biology.
- Experience with Python coding for data analysis, automation, or control applications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and effective communication abilities.
- Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures.
Location & details#
- Location: Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Employment: Full-time 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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