Research Associate, Purification Process Development

Job Title: Research Associate, Purification Process Development

Location: Waltham, MA

About the job

Position Overview/Department Description  

The Genomic Medicine Unit (GMU) Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) group at Sanofi is dedicated to the establishment of best-in-class manufacturing platforms to support development of life-changing advanced cell and gene therapy products, including recombinant AAV, non-viral vectors, and cell therapy products. 

The GMU purification process development group is responsible for the development of AAV processes and for supporting viral vector purification from next-generation production platforms to enable high-dose gene therapy programs. The Research Associate, Purification Process Development role requires leadership both inside and outside the laboratory and will rely on industry expertise and the exploration of novel technologies to build robust and efficient purification processes consistent with patient safety standards. 

We are looking for a motivated candidate with good communication skills and desire to learn advanced purification methods and contribute to organizational goals. 

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities: 

• Support the execution and data analysis for viral vector purification process development experiments  

• Work with risk group 2 infectious materials, follow safe lab procedures and maintain good laboratory practices (GLPs) 

• Contribute to technical reports and protocols  

• Support maintenance of facility infrastructure and management of biochemical reagent, buffer components and standard inventories, as well as other support requirements 

• Collaborate with team to identify areas for improved operational excellence  

• Stay updated on new, relevant technologies and published literature to support innovation within the group 

• Support new technology evaluations to increase product purity and improve process understanding 

• Communicate effectively with teams, demonstrate good work ethics and display sound technical judgement 

• Perform weekend and holiday work to support on-going lab activities 

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science or engineering discipline  

• Knowledge and understanding of purification of biologics and/or viral vector syst