Job Description:

About the job



We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?



Co-op Predevelopment Job Description:



Sanofi Genomic Medicine Unit (GMU) CMC is dedicated to building best-in-class CMC technology as well as the successful development of Sanofi gene and cell therapy programs that will bring cures to patients with unmet medical need. The GMU CMC Predevelopment team is responsible for the development and optimization of viral vector production platforms. We are seeking a highly motivated CO-OP student to join the team.


The successful candidate will work with his/her supervisor to design, plan, and conduct molecular biology and cell culture experiments to investigate the impact of expression vector modification and/or host cell line engineering on recombinant AAV (rAAV) production. The successful candidate will work both independently as well as part of the team to achieve group objectives. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set in molecular biology and cell culture. Through this experience, he or she will gain knowledge of rAAV production platforms and optimization strategies as well as an introduction to the general drug development process in an industrial setting.



**At this time, Sanofi will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). **




Key responsibilities:

• Work with the supervisor to plan, design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret experimental results.
  
  


• Conduct molecular biology assays such as, molecular cloning, plasmid preparation, quantitative PCR, western blot etc.
  
  


• Perform mammalian cell culture experiments including cell maintenance and cell transfection.
  
  


• Document laboratory experiments in a timely manner.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a molecular biology, cell biology or similar BS, MS or Ph.D degree program with GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or equivalent.
  
  


• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship/co-op with Sanofi.
  
  


• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40 hrs./week for the full duration of the Co-op
  
  


• Must have permanent US work authorization
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with molecular biology, mammalian cell culture/aseptic techniques preferred.
  
  


• Good organizational skills.
  
  


• Ability to use basic Microsoft office software such as Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
  
  

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
  
  

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
  
  

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
  
  

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.


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