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2027 Spring Co-op Drug Product Development, Waltham, MA
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Job Title:2027 Spring Co-op Drug Product Development
Grade:Co-op
Location:Waltham, MA
Duration:6 months
About the Job
Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated Winter, Spring Co-op to join our Drug Product Development team.
Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to Early Careers learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life – all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.
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 formulation, process development, and stability studies (mainly for mRNA-LNPs) in support of vaccine programs.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to address formulation, stability, and compatibility challenges using established assays, across diverse technological platforms and disciplines.
Maintain a strong work ethic and rigorous documentation practices, including electronic laboratory notebook maintenance, technical report writing, and SOP development.
Analyze, compile, and present experimental results to internal and cross-functional teams comprising members from multiple groups and stakeholder organizations.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline at an accredited college or university with plans to graduate by 2027 or 2028.
Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the Internal requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship.
Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co-op/internship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
Competences:Wet lab experience, formulation, process development, stability studies, attention to detail, ELN documentation, technical writing.
Nice to have: Drug delivery systems, AI data analysis, biophysical characterization.
Why Choose Us
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.
Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $27.00 -$35.00 hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.
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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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Why work with us
- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
What does it take to protect the world from disease?
For over a century, we’ve been pioneering breakthroughs that help protect millions from diseases like polio, influenza, RSV, and more. And we’re not stopping there.
Powered by groundbreaking technologies - mRNA platforms, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven insights - we’re pushing the boundaries of science.
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