Associate Scientist -Molecular Immunology - VIE

Overview

• Location:
  
  United States of America, Waltham
• Target start date: 01/08/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

As Associate Scientist - Molecular Immunology VIE within our Research & Development Laboratory team, you will help develop an end-to-end B cell analytics pipeline integrating wet-lab and computational workflows. The project involves peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) processing, B cell staining and sorting, high-throughput immunoglobulin repertoire sequencing (both 10x Genomics and plate-based approaches), bioinformatics analysis of antibody sequences, and downstream functional profiling using platforms such as Carterra.

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

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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.

• Perform PBMC isolation, B cell staining, and sorting (FACS) for repertoire analyses.
• Conduct immunoglobulin sequencing using both 10x Genomics and plate-based methods.
• Support library preparation, quality control, and sample tracking throughout the sequencing pipeline.
• Support bioinformatics analyses to process and interpret antibody repertoire datasets.
• Execute and analyze binding and epitope characterization assays using Carterra or comparable platforms.
• Maintain accurate lab records, contribute to experimental design, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Participate actively in team meetings, project discussions, and data review sessions.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant laboratory experience (academic or industry).
• Hands-on experience with RNA/DNA extraction, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library prep, or single-cell sequencing workflows (experience with 10x Genomics preferred).

Soft and Technical skills:

• Proficiency in PBMC sample processing, flow cytometry, cell sorting, and multicolor staining of immune cells. Experience handling human PBMC samples would be a plus.
• Familiarity with antibody expression or characterization assays (ELISA, Octet, Carterra SPR).
• Working in Bio Safety Level 2/2+ conditions would be a plus.
• Prior experience in antibody discovery, or immune profiling projects would be a plus.
• Strong organizational and data management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for building novel immunological pipelines.

• Master’s degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.

• Fluent English (written and verbal).

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.
• Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.
• Help create sustainable…