Job Title: mRNA - Associate Engineer Process Development (Drug Substance) - Vaccines

Location: Waltham, MA

About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Perform experiments in support of mRNA drug substance process development such as In vitro transcription (IVT) and purification etc.

Use QbD principles to develop and improve scale down models for mRNA GMP drug substance production to support process understanding, CPP/KPP identification, and robustness studies (PAR and NOR validation) etc.

Assist with designing experiments and analyzing results with supervisor and other colleagues.

Critical thinking and analysis of data will be central to all aspects of this position. 

Keep detailed records using an electronic laboratory notebook and do data entry.

Help with raw material inventory, consumables, and buffer preparation.

Use established procedures, technologies, and methodologies.

Be able to transform novel approaches into routine practice.

Assist with preparation of technical reports and presentations to clearly communicate scientific findings as needed.

Apply the 5S lean methodology in the laboratory environment. Improve productivity and lab safety.

About You

Earned Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years' experience, or Master's degree with up to 3 years' experience in Biochemistry, engineering, or related degree

Experience in large molecule drug substance development required

Experience of biologics purification using chromatography is required. Other downstream experiences, for instance enzyme reactions, mixing, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, is preferred.

Knowledge of mRNA characterization methods preferred  

Capable of working in a collaborative team environment both within group and on interdisciplinary teams

Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to present findings to a diverse scientific group in a clear and concise manner is necessary

Why Choose Us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.