2027 Spring Co-Op Downstream Process Development and Technologies, Framingham, MA

Job Title: 2027 Spring Co-op Downstream Process Development and Technologies

• Grade: Co-op

• Location: Framingham, MA

• Duration: 6 months

About the Job

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 Downstream Process Development and Technologies team .

The 2027 Spring Co-Op will work in the downstream process development group of the drug substance function in Recombinant Mammalian Science, Analytics, and Technology (MSAT). The co-op will work in a laboratory setting on a project related to protein purification process characterization and/or protein drug substance stability. This position is 6 months on a full-time basis January 2027 – June 2027.

The drug substance function within Recombinant Mammalian Science, Analytics, and Technology (MSAT) is the owner of Life Cycle Management (LCM) of DS Processes within Sanofi biologics manufacturing network. We deliver innovative, robust, and cost-effective next generation processes and provide commercial manufacturing support. The function is responsible for tech transfer activities including process fit-gap assessment, process validation, prepare dossier sections, & PAI support to enable launch of new and LCM products. Our expansive portfolio covers 17 products, 5 modalities, 3 expression systems within 12 internal and external global sites in US and EU. We will be supporting launch of 20 new products in next 5 years including monoclonal and multi-specific antibodies, fusion proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, synthorins and nanobodies. In recent years we have successfully established second-generation manufacturing process with a continuous process platform. We are pursuing future innovations such as digital labs, factories of future and advanced analytics-based process understanding and control.

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.

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

• Work on an MSAT development project, to include execution of chromatography and filtration operations, protein stability studies, analytical testing, and data analysis.

• Collaborate with the MSAT project team; attend regular team meetings and share study progress and results.

• Participate in design and execution of experiments using small-scale models, analyze and interpret results, and recommend additional experiments.

• Author internal presentations, protocols, and technical reports, as applicable.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related discipline at an accredited college or university with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of 2028.

• 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 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-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry laboratory setting.

• Experience with downstream processes at lab, pilot, or production scale including chromatography (e.g. AKTA), tangential flow filtration, or nanofiltration.

• Knowledge in protein stability studies and routine protein analytical techniques.

• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Why Choose Us

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

• Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.​

• Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.​

• Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.​​

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $35 -$57 USD hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

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