COMPLETE 2024 Co-op - Predevelopment - Waltham, MA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Sanofi Genomic Medicine Unit (GMU) CMC is dedicated to building best-in-class CMC technology and successful development of Sanofi gene and cell therapy programs that will bring cures to patients with unmet medical need. The Vectorology group within GMU CMC Predevelopment is responsible for the engineering of next-generation plasmids to improve the viral vector production platforms. We are seeking a highly motivated CO-OP student to join the team.

The successful candidate will work with his/her supervisor to design, plan, and conduct molecular biology and cell culture experiments to investigate the impact of expression vector modification and/or host cell line engineering on recombinant AAV (rAAV) production. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work both independently as well as part of the team to achieve group objectives. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set in molecular biology and cell culture. Through this experience, she or he will gain knowledge of rAAV production platforms and optimization strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with supervisor to plan, design and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret experimental results.

• Conduct molecular biology assays such as, molecular cloning, plasmid preparation, quantitative PCR etc.

• Perform mammalian cell culture experiments like cell maintenance, cell transfection.  

• Document laboratory experiments in a timely manner.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a molecular biology, cell biology or similar BS, MS or Ph.D degree program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with molecular biology, mammalian cell culture/aseptic techniques.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to use basic Microsoft office software such as Excel and PowerPoint.

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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