About the role#
This co-op position supports the Manufacturing Sciences, Analytics, and Technology (MSAT) team in Framingham, Massachusetts. You will work on the development and implementation of automated bioreactor control strategies. This role bridges the gap between laboratory cell culture operations and digital automation, focusing on real-time process monitoring and predictive control.
What you'll do#
- Support MSAT development activities for upstream bioreactor operations, including hands-on laboratory work.
- Integrate Process Analytical Technology (PAT) tools, such as Raman spectroscopy and online sensors, for real-time process monitoring.
- Develop and test control logic and software interfaces that link analytical equipment with bioreactor control systems.
- Enable closed-loop and predictive feeding control.
- Assist with in-silico simulation, configuration, and testing of control strategies before and during lab implementation.
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to maintain reliable data flow, system connectivity, and control performance across digital and lab platforms.
- Provide project updates and deliver a final technical presentation summarizing your outcomes, learnings, and next steps.
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.
- Expected graduation date by Spring 2028.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring employment visa sponsorship.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university throughout the co-op duration.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on-site.
- Preferred: Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, and basic cell biology.
- Preferred: Experience with Python for data analysis, automation, or control applications.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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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