2027 Spring Co-Op Downstream Process Development and Technologies, Framingham, MA
About The Position
Sanofi is seeking a highly motivated Spring Co-op to join its Downstream Process Development and Technologies team within 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. 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 also includes technology transfer, process fit-gap assessment, process validation, dossier preparation, and pre-approval inspection support. The group supports a broad portfolio and future product launches, and pursues process innovations including digital labs, factories of the future, and advanced analytics-based process understanding and control. This is a six-month, full-time co-op running January 2027 through June 2027, based in Framingham, Massachusetts. 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.
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 the expectation of completing the current degree by Spring 2028.
- Be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment visa sponsorship at application or in the future.
- Remain enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the co-op.
- Be able to relocate to the office location and work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the full co-op duration.
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
- Work on an MSAT development project involving chromatography and filtration operations, protein stability studies, analytical testing, and data analysis.
- 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 results, and recommend additional experiments.
- Author internal presentations, protocols, and technical reports, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
