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2027 Spring Co-op mRNA Analytics, Waltham, MA

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Job Title:2027 Spring Co-op mRNA Analytics

  • 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. As Spring Co-op in our mRNA Analytics Group, you’ll support analytical team activities for mRNA drug substances. This role provides hands-on experience with modern analytical techniques used in RNA characterization, while working closely with cross-functional teams in a collaborative lab environment.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to 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

  • Assist in conducting analytical experiments to characterize RNA drug substances, including techniques such as NGS, gel electrophoresis, PCR, LC, and MS.

  • Support development and optimization of analytical methods under guidance from senior scientists.

  • Collaborate with analytical, RNA product, and process development teams to support project goals.

  • Accurately document experimental procedures and results in electronic lab notebooks.

  • Summarize and present data clearly to team members.

  • Assist with routine lab operations, including reagent preparation and equipment maintenance.

  • Follow all laboratory safety guidelines and ensure compliance with internal procedures.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

  • Candidates are required to be enrolled in a PhD or MS university program in Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering , or a related discipline.

  • 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:

  • Coursework or prior lab experience in molecular biology or analytical chemistry.

  • Familiarity with one or more of the following techniques: DNA/RNA purification, PCR or qPCR, gel electrophoresis (agarose or PAGE), chromatography or LC/MS and Sanger or NGS sequencing (exposure is sufficient)

  • Basic understanding of RNA/DNA enzymatic reactions.

  • Strong attention to detail and good record-keeping practices.

  • Ability to communicate scientific results clearly (written and verbal).

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 $35.00 - $ 58.00 hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

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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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