Job title: Associate Scientist

• Location: Framingham, MA

About the Job

We are looking for candidates for the position of Research Associate in the Bioprocess Engineering Technical Pilot Plant (BPE-TPP) Downstream team. BPE-TPP is responsible for the execution of large-scale manufacturing of biological molecules to support early and late stage development processes and works closely with the Upstream and Downstream development groups. BPE-TPP delivers biological products used in support of early development for First in Human molecules and late stage biological development batches including process confirmation/consistency. TPP supports/executes technology innovations for process improvement working with development groups on innovation projects.

Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

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.

Main responsibilities:

• Design and execute purification unit operations.

• Interact with project teams to meet goals in relation to manufacturing drug substance and technology transfer.

• Operate downstream purification equipment such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration skids.

• Maintain adequate levels of supplies and consumables.

• Perform routine safety inspections of equipment and lab areas.

• Create standard operating procedures, batch records and technical reports. Support evaluation of new purification technologies.

• Ensure equipment readiness through scheduling and coordination of PM and calibration activities.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in downstream protein manufacturing processes, ideally at pilot scale.

• Understanding of chromatography modalities such as IEX, HIC, affinity, and multimodal.

• Ability to work within a team and set priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a protein purification lab or pilot plant.

• Familiarity with GMP or GLP.

• Experience operating and troubleshooting downstream unit operations (Columns, UF/DF, TFF, VI, VF).

• Experience with single use downstream technology.

• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication, an innovative problem solver and proven ability to recognize and recommend areas for improvement

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement – at the individual, department and organizational level.

• Ability to effectively interact with a variety of communication and working styles.

• Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas.

• Ability to work flexible hours if needed.

• High level of scientific curiosity.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.

• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.

• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.

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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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.