COMPLETE mRNA Senior Research Associate - Vaccine - Waltham

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Our team:

As a part of the Discovery biology group at Sanofi's mRNA Center of Excellence (CoE), our team leads the development and implementation of high-throughput screening techniques to aid in the development of our next generation mRNA vaccines. Our team functions transversally and as such gets to work alongside all of the other R&D groups to achieve our goal of advancing our mRNA platform to the next generation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design & troubleshoot cell-based methods and immunoassay methods

• Support high throughput screens to evaluate protein expression

• Plan, design, and execute experiments to support program and mRNA vaccine platform projects.

• Function in highly collaborative cross-functional teams

• Prepare technical reports and presentations to clearly communicate scientific findings

ABOUT YOU:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelors in a related field (e.g., Cell Biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, etc.)

• 1-3 years of experience in a research laboratory or biopharma/biotech company setting

Skills:

• Experience maintaining primary cells and cell lines (required) and transfection (strongly preferred)

• Extensive experience running and optimizing immunoassays (required) including Western blot and IF (strongly preferred).

• Meticulous working style with attention to detail and diligent record keeping

• Ability/willingness to quickly learn and perform in new areas, implement new techniques and instrumentation

• Demonstrated track-record of using logic for problem solving

• Desire to work as a part of a dynamic team to accomplish project goals

• Passionate about contributing to biotechnology and mRNA vaccine technology

• "Can Do and Will Do” attitude and innovative mindset

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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