Research Scientist - VIE Contract

Sanofi • Waltham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As Research Scientist VIE within our Molecular Biology & mAb Discovery team, you’ll work as part of an international team for antibody discovery and characterization against several pathogenic targets. Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

Requirements

• At least 1 year full time working experience in antibody discovery, immunology, and/or molecular biology or similar field.
• Strong experience in the theory and performance of immunology and/or molecular biology methods, in analytics approaches and use of software.
• Fluent in English language.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and/or cell sorting, including experience with the associated software packages and single cell genomics approaches, NGS, and/or antibody identification is a plus.
• Experience with protein biochemistry and/or protein characterization (surface plasmon resonance (SPR), biolayer interferometry (Octet), ELISA) would be a plus.
• Be familiar with common software and tools for data analysis in the fields of immunology and/or antibody discovery will be a plus.
• Ability to learn recent technologies and concepts and apply them appropriately with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Bibliography analysis on new technical development for antibody discovery programs.
• Identification and implementation of novel approaches pertinent to state-of-the-art fields in immunology, antibody discovery, single cell approaches, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to support innovative, rapid, and disruptive methods and technologies.
• Set up and perform experimentation with new technical developments and formal and informal presentation of results obtained in platform, scrum reviews, and scrum grand reviews.
• Supporting the identification and acquisition of technologies and equipment.
• Work independently utilizing various experimental techniques, with a willingness to implement innovative technologies and protocols.
• Understand goals and identify own role in achieving them, meeting key deadlines that are set.
• Document all work appropriately in electronic lab notebooks and perform laboratory support activities such as maintaining equipment and ordering lab supplies.
• Work with contract research organizations (CROs) as needed.

Benefits

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.
• Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.
• Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level