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Job title: Associate Scientist

• Location: Framingham, MA

About the Job

The Technical Pilot Plant Downstream Purification (TPP-DSP) group purifies proteins in intermediate to large scale batches to support early to late-stage development projects. Collateral duties are generating data to enable robust technology transfers to clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities and evaluating new purification technologies. The TPP-DSP group is part of the Bioprocess Engineering department and of the larger Sanofi Global CMC Development organization.

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

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:

• Execute electronic batch records.

• Prepare single-use assemblies, buffers and solutions used in the manufacturing process.

• Perform routine equipment calibration and qualifications.

• Operate downstream purification equipment such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration skids.

• Routinely move heavy barrels and equipment.

• Maintain adequate levels of supplies.

• Assist in creating standard operating procedures and batch records and their continuous improvement.

• Schedule and coordinate PM and calibration activities to ensure equipment readiness.

• Participate in implementing new technologies such as integrated and continuous processing, and inline buffer conditioning.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry or related discipline. 

• Associate degree in scientific discipline with minimum two years of relevant experience, mainly in protein purification activities such as chromatography, tangential flow filtration and viral filtration.

• Must be able to work in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory experience, in either an academic or industrial setting.

• Experience purifying proteins at gram level.

• Ability to program Unicorn controlled skids.

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Ability to work within a team. An understanding of scientific principles underlying and/or experience with purification technologies and operations. 

• Excellent organization, and written and oral presentation skills 

• High level of scientific curiosity. 
  

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.

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.

• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

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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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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