Vaccines
Where
extraordinary minds
help protect  half a billion people

Job title: Research Associate

• Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job:

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:

• Laboratory testing and support activities as assigned including:

• Routine and non-routine testing

• Maintenance of any associated testing documentation

• Sample/reagent handling

• Laboratory support activities including, but not limited to:
  -Responsible for and/or performs lab and/or facility housekeeping, waste, and general maintenance
  -Ensures that security and safety procedures are observed and followed.
  -Monitors, maintains laboratory inventory; responsible for reagent/material orders, receipt and delivery of laboratory reagent/material and equipment.
  -Training coworkers, including interns, on laboratory methods, procedures and techniques; assist with the generation of training modules as needed.
  -Scientific data review and approval
  -Document generation associated with project/objectives. This may include, but is not limited to, protocols, reports, operating procedures/instructions, regulatory correspondence, or presentations.
  -Support departmental quality by ensuring adequate support for documentation, investigation, and closure of quality items including change controls, deviations, and CAPAs.
  -Regulatory/Quality Management
  -Ensures adherence to all applicable quality, corporate, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• As assigned and under the direction of management, independently conducts more complex research activities in support of short- and long-term laboratory operational requirements.

• Any other related duties required by the research projects or management of the research laboratory or analytical facility.

About You:

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Biology / Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related scientific field.
- Experience: 1–2 years of professional experience in a laboratory analyst or research associate role.
- Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred (Candidates with 1–2 years specifically in pharma/biopharma will be prioritized)

- Second shift requirement.

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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