2027 Spring Co-Op Downstream Process Development and Technologies, Framingham, MA

Sanofi • Framingham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanofi is seeking a highly motivated Spring Co-op to join the Downstream Process Development and Technologies team in the drug substance function of Recombinant Mammalian Science, Analytics, and Technology (MSAT). The co-op will work in a laboratory setting on a project related to protein purification process characterization and/or protein drug substance stability. This is a six-month, full-time position from January 2027 through June 2027, based in Framingham, Massachusetts.

The drug substance function owns Life Cycle Management of drug substance processes within Sanofi’s biologics manufacturing network. It develops innovative, robust, and cost-effective processes and provides commercial manufacturing support. Its work includes technology transfer activities such as process fit-gap assessment, process validation, preparation of dossier sections, and support for pre-approval inspections.

The co-op will contribute to an MSAT development project involving chromatography and filtration operations, protein stability studies, analytical testing, and data analysis. The role offers mentoring, collaboration with a project team, and opportunities to participate in experimental design, interpret results, recommend further experiments, and prepare technical materials.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline at an accredited college or university, with an expectation of completing the current degree by Spring 2028.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
• Must remain enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the co-op.
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full duration of the co-op.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry laboratory setting.
• Experience with downstream processes at laboratory, pilot, or production scale, including chromatography (e.g., AKTA), tangential flow filtration, or nanofiltration.
• Knowledge of protein stability studies and routine protein analytical techniques.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute chromatography and filtration operations, protein stability studies, analytical testing, and data analysis for an MSAT development project.
• Collaborate with the MSAT project team, attend regular team meetings, and share study progress and results.
• Participate in designing and executing experiments using small-scale models.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results and recommend additional experiments.
• Author internal presentations, protocols, and technical reports, as applicable.

Benefits

• Mentoring and guidance from leaders and collaborative teams.
• Access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Hourly compensation of $35–$57 USD, determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed