Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

Sanofi's contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Research Associate II for a 12-month contract.

• Responsible for the execution and analysis of experiments and analytical procedures.
• Display an investigative or technological orientation in designing, executing, and interpreting experiments and analytical procedures.
• Investigate basic technical problems and perform routine scientific procedures and experiments under general supervision.
• Plan and prioritize concurrent experimental procedures.
• Integrate, compile, and tabulate data; assist supervisor in the analysis and interpretation of results.
• May provide oral presentations on results to other department members.
• Work under active supervision, following established procedures.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Failure to achieve results or erroneous execution may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.
• Frequent internal company contacts; infrequent inter-departmental and outside constituent contacts on routine matters.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related chemical discipline.
• 3–6 years post-school experience is required.
• Ability to work on a 12-month contract with potential for extension (budget/performance dependent).
• Comfortable handling automation in laboratory workflows.
• Must have experience with HPLC and automation, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE).
• Familiarity with software tools similar to Empower and Chem Station.
• Assist with testing using laboratory instruments.
• Ability to work effectively in a team of 10–15 members.

• Quick learner and open-minded attitude.
• Experience with high-throughput or automated lab instrumentation.
• Exposure to analytical method development or troubleshooting.

• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  3–6 years.
• Contract Type: 12-month with potential extension.