Associate Scientist

Job Title: ​Associate Scientist 

Location: Framingham, MA

About the Job  

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.  

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

Department Description: 

Mammalian Purification Process Development, part of the Sanofi R&D CMC organization, is responsible for development, scale-up, transfer, and characterization of purification processes for clinical and commercial manufacturing of therapeutic proteins from the mammalian production platform. In addition, the department develops next generation bioprocessing and process development technologies such as integrated and continuous bioprocessing, high throughput process development, and modeling of bioprocesses. The department also works to support a global purification network and update our purification platform. 

Main Responsibilities

We are looking for candidates for the position of Associate Scientist. This individual will join a dynamic and motivated team to develop downstream purification processes in support of early and late-stage drug development programs. In addition, the Associate Scientist will support the tech transfer of the developed process into the clinical manufacturing team or Manufacturing & Supply organization, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance are maintained in the workplace. Responsibilities include: 

• Work with team lead to design, plan,conduct, and analyze purification experiments, , using high throughput purification techniques, benchtop and/or pilot scale chromatography and filtration systems. 

• Document experiment results in technical reports and present results at departmental meetings. 

• Work in teams to evaluate new technologies to increase purification process understanding, performance, and/or process robustness. 

• Develop, maintain, and demonstrate knowledge of principles, theories, and techniques in area of responsibility. 

• Stay abreast of relevant new technologies and published literature, including attending technical forums. 

• Maintain good communication and collaboration with colleagues in Purification Process Development and other departments. 

About you 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related discipline. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Laboratory experience, in either an academic or industrial setting. 

• Logical and critical thinking skills, as well as innovative problem solving. 

• Early talent is encouraged to apply, paid internship experience is valid for this position.

• Ability to work independently and also function in a matrix/collaborative/team-oriented environment. 

• An understanding of scientific principles underlying and/or experience with purification technologies and operations. 

• Excellent organization, and written and oral presentation skills. 

• 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,