Mrna - Research Associate, Analytical Sciences - Vaccine

for Bioassay group
Location: Waltham, MA, USA
In the race for the future of healthcare – Sanofi mRNA Center of Excellence
At Sanofi, we believe in a world in which no one suffers or dies from vaccine-preventable diseases. The pandemic has sustainably transformed our industry, creating new opportunities and challenges. At Sanofi, we are convinced that accelerating the innovation of mRNA technology means better vaccine accessibility for all populations, faster than before.
For this reason, we are looking for bold, optimistic collaborators for our new team at the mRNA Center of Excellence. We are investing €400 million in this brand new center, where 400 employees dedicated to this technology work.
This center of excellence is proof of our commitment to the development and acceleration of vaccination and research resources with the R&D, digital and CMC teams.
The future of Sanofi depends on your ambition, your commitment. Join.
About The Opportunity
As an mRNA Research Associate Scientist in Analytical Sciences, you will ensure laboratory activities in support of process development and industrialization and ensure the characterizations of mRNA vaccines in development.
Key Responsibilities For Position
About growing with us for winning with us
In this post, you will

• Participate in the selection, development of new analytical methods of mRNA products in collaboration with the scientists of the team
• Accompany and train newcomers in analytical technologies and methods
• Participate laboratory organization activities (orders, management/maintenance of equipment, reception & verification of reagents and receipt of samples)
• Perform analytical testing in the lab, data analysis, and related document writing with a critical look at the relevance of the results.
• Compliant to Sanofi Quality standards and HSE policy. Participate in continuous improvement of laboratory safety and quality compliance.
• Participate in laboratory automation to set up high-throughput analyses
• Participate in qualification and transferring of analytical methods
• Develop and write work plans/protocols
• Summarize and communicate the progress of your work

Competencies / Requirements For Position
RESEARCH PROFILE

• Essential qualities include ability to work in a fast paced, matrix environment; agility to respond to urgent requests, and initiative to lead new tasks.
• Ability to work full time onsite in an analytical lab environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• BS with 0-2 years of professional experience in the vaccine or pharmaceutical industry in the field of R&D, QC analytics
• Practical hands-on experience of bioassay and other analytical techniques including but not limited to ELISA, qPCR, western blot, cell culture, SDS-PAGE, chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team to complete assignments within defined time constraints.
• BS in biochemistry, biology, analytical chemistry, or biotechnology or equivalence

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