Co-op Virology Platform Global Antigen Design, Waltham, MA

Job Title:

2027 Spring Co-op Virology Platform Global Antigen Design

Grade:
Co-op

Location:

Waltham, MA

Duration: 6 months

Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide.

We are seeking a highly motivated Spring Co-op to join our Virology Platform, Global Antigen Design team. The Virology Group within the Global Antigen Design (GAD) Department contributes to the development of vaccine candidates from early prototype optimization to IND-enabling activities.

As a Co-op in our Virology platform, you will contribute toward the development of innovative next generation vaccines targeting respiratory pathogens (which may include seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza, RSV, hMPV and/or COVID). Your primary focus will be on vaccine candidate characterization, and you will work closely with our team of experts to advance Sanofi’s mission to protect and improve human health worldwide.

The candidate will learn and apply various virological, immunological and molecular techniques including cell culture, virus propagation, infectious titer assays, virus neutralization assays, RT-PCR, and sequencing of viral genomes.

Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life - all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.

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.

• Complete specific laboratory research tasks under supervision and demonstrate high productivity and consistency, with high-quality data.
• Learn about the fields of virology and vaccinology by reading scientific literature and interacting with supervisor and team.
• Maintain and update experiment notebooks according to QA requirements.
• Participate in lab and equipment maintenance, and re-stocking lab supplies.
• Attend group meetings and presents data.

• Currently pursuing Master's or PhD degree in life sciences with plans to graduate by Spring 2029 (Virology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology).
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.
• Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the Internal requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co‑op/internship.
• Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday to Friday for the full duration of the co‑op/internship.

• Preferably some R&D experience from lab courses or other experiences in molecular cloning, molecular cell culture, mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, aseptic techniques, biosafety cabinet operations, lab documentation, molecular biology/biochemistry foundation, or lab automated systems.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication, and ability to work independently and on a team, under supervision.
• Able to…