Senior Associate Scientist

Sanofi•Cambridge, MA

23h•$75,000 - $108,333•Onsite

About The Position

Sanofi is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Associate Scientist to join the Molecular, Expression and Screening Technologies (MEST) Group within Sanofi’s North America R&D Large Molecule Research (LMR) organization. The lab-based candidate will be part of the Screening and Imaging sub-group and will be responsible for high-throughput functional screening of candidate molecules. The focus of this position is on the day-to-day operation of lab automation devices (dispensers, liquid handlers etc.), and an integrated high-throughput screening system, maintenance and troubleshooting of this system and its components. Experience with mammalian cell culture, i.e. maintenance and expansion of reporter cell lines, is instrumental. This role is within an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth.

Requirements

BS or MS in biology, chemistry or related field and at least 2 years of experience in a research laboratory or a biopharma/biotech company.
Experience in running automated, high throughput lab instrumentation (e.g. Agilent Bravo, Tecan Fluent, Integra Assist+)
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with biological registration systems (e.g. Genedata Screener, Genedata Biologics)
Ability to work with large datasets through a variety of methods (e.g. Excel, Spotfire)
Molecular Biology skills are a plus, as is experience with scheduling software and scripting
Experience with an integrated high-throughput screening system and scheduling software
Detail-oriented, fastidious, strong skills in organization, time management, and teamwork
Ability to present findings to diverse scientific groups in a clear and concise manner

Responsibilities

Hands-on day-to-day maintenance of mammalian cell cultures (passaging, monitoring, contamination control, cryopreservation, thawing).
Operation and routine maintenance of lab automation equipment (liquid handlers, dispensers) and a small integrated robotic system; adapt to different vendors/instrument models.
Perform standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain accurate experimental logs and inventory records.
Basic troubleshooting of cell culture workflows and automation pipelines; escalate complex issues appropriately.
Support sample handling workflows for high-throughput cellular assays and coordinate with team members for experiments.
Follow safety and regulatory protocols for working with biological materials.