Senior Research Associate

• Location: Cambridge, UK
• Job Type: Fixed Term until 30th December 2026

About the job

The Infectious Diseases & Vaccines (IDV) group is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Research Associate to join our dynamic team in Cambridge. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team developing antibody-based therapies and evaluating new vaccines for bacterial, viral and parasitic infections of global importance. We are particularly interested in candidates with hands-on experience in flow cytometry and a strong foundation in immunology and/or molecular biology, ideally gained within an industrial or translationally focused academic environment.

About Sanofi:

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

• Support and contribute to projects across the IDV portfolio
• Process and analyse ex vivo derived biological samples
• Perform flow cytometry-based assays, and prepare samples for single-cell sorting and sequencing
• Assist in the preparation of Illumina sequencing libraries
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of all experimental work
• Present and communicate experimental results

About you:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrable laboratory experience in a biopharmaceutical or academic research setting is preferred
• Practical experience with flow cytometry (highly desirable)
• Proven ability to maintain clear, accurate, and thorough records in laboratory notebooks and reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data confidently
• Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to collaborate effectively within a team environment

Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.

If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at diversity.recruitmentUKIE@sanofi.com. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.

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