Research Scientist - VIE Contract

** Research Scientist**   **- VIE Contract*
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Location:

United States of America, Waltham

+ Target start date: 01/01/2027

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.

** About the job*
* _As_   
** _Research Scientist_*
* ** _VIE_
* * _within our Molecular Biology & mAb Discovery team, you'll work as part of an international team for antibody discovery and characterization against several pathogenic targets._

_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._

_Ready to get started?_

** About Sanofi*
* _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._

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* Main responsibilities:

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* + Bibliography analysis on new technical development for antibody discovery programs.

+ Identification and implementation of novel approaches pertinent to state-of-the-art fields in immunology, antibody discovery, single cell approaches, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to support innovative, rapid, and disruptive methods and technologies.

+ Set up and perform experimentation with new technical developments and formal and informal presentation of results obtained in platform, scrum reviews, and scrum grand reviews.

+ Supporting the identification and acquisition of technologies and equipment.

+ Work independently utilizing various experimental techniques, with a willingness to implement innovative technologies and protocols.

+ Understand goals and identify own role in achieving them, meeting key deadlines that are set.

+ Document all work appropriately in electronic lab notebooks and perform laboratory support activities such as maintaining equipment and ordering lab supplies.

+ Work with contract research organizations (CROs) as needed.

** About you*
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* Experience:

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* + At least 1 year full time working experience in antibody discovery, immunology, and/or molecular biology or similar field.

+ Strong experience in the theory and performance of immunology and/or molecular biology methods, in analytics approaches and use of software.

+ Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and/or cell sorting, including experience with the associated software packages and single cell genomics approaches, NGS, and/or antibody identification is a plus.

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Experience with protein biochemistry and/or protein characterization (surface plasmon resonance (SPR), biolayer interferometry (Octet), ELISA) would be a plus.

** Soft and technical skills:*
* + Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, and have a collaborative attitude to work in multidisciplinary teams.

+ Ability to independently exercise judgment in daily duties, plan and execute experiments in a timely manner is critical.

+ Highly motivated, reliable, and well-organized individual.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Ability to learn recent technologies and concepts and apply them appropriately with supervision.

+ Be familiar with common software and tools for data analysis in the fields of immunology and/or antibody discovery will be a plus.

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* Education:

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* + Master's Degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Engineering or similar.

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* Languages:

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* + Fluent in English language.

** Why choose us?*
* + 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 vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the…