About the position
Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company dedicated to combating infectious diseases through the development and distribution of vaccines. With a commitment to delivering over 500 million vaccine doses annually, Sanofi's vaccine division stands as a world leader, providing a broad range of vaccines that protect against various infectious diseases. The company is focused on research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of therapeutic solutions, with core strengths in general medicine, specialty care, and human vaccines. The Virology Group within the Global Antigen Design (GAD) Department plays a crucial role in developing vaccine candidates, particularly those targeting respiratory pathogens such as seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza, RSV, hMPV, and COVID-19. As a co-op in the Virology platform, you will engage in the characterization of vaccine candidates, working closely with a team of experts to advance Sanofi's mission of improving human health worldwide. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn and apply various virological, immunological, and molecular techniques, including cell culture, virus propagation, infectious titer assays, virus neutralization assays, RT-PCR, and sequencing of viral genomes. You will be expected to complete specific laboratory research tasks under supervision, maintain high productivity and consistency, and ensure the quality of data collected. Additionally, you will participate in lab maintenance, attend group meetings, and present your findings, all while gaining valuable experience in the fields of virology and vaccinology.
Responsibilities
- Complete specific laboratory research tasks under supervision and demonstrate high productivity and consistency, with high quality data.
- Learn about the fields of virology and vaccinology by reading scientific literature and interacting with supervisor and team.
- Maintain and update experiment notebooks according to QA requirements.
- Participate in lab and equipment maintenance, and re-stocking lab supplies.
- Attend group meetings and present data.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Life Sciences or other related field with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by Spring 2027.
- Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship with Sanofi.
- Must be able to relocate to our Waltham office location and work 40hrs./week for the duration of the full internship.
- Must have permanent US work authorization.
Nice-to-haves
- Preferably some R&D experience from lab courses or other experiences in biochemistry, cell culture, aseptic technique, or lab automated systems.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Good interpersonal skills, communication, and ability to work independently and on a team, under supervision.
- Able to perform experiments from verbal or written instructions, while learning and applying new concepts and research procedures.
Benefits
- High-quality healthcare coverage
- Prevention and wellness programs
- At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
