Associate Scientist

Job title: Associate Scientist

• Location: Framingham, MA

About the Job

The Technical Pilot Plant Downstream Purification (TPP-DSP) group purifies proteins in intermediate to large scale batches to support early to late-stage development projects. Collateral duties are generating data to enable robust technology transfers to clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities and evaluating new purification technologies. The TPP-DSP group is part of the Bioprocess Engineering department and of the larger Sanofi Global CMC Development organization.

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:

• Execute electronic batch records.

• Prepare single-use assemblies, buffers and solutions used in the manufacturing process.

• Perform routine equipment calibration and qualifications.

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

• Routinely move heavy barrels and equipment.

• Maintain adequate levels of supplies.

• Assist in creating standard operating procedures and batch records and their continuous improvement.

• Schedule and coordinate PM and calibration activities to ensure equipment readiness.

• Participate in implementing new technologies such as integrated and continuous processing, and inline buffer conditioning.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry or related discipline. 

• Associate degree in scientific discipline with minimum two years of relevant experience, mainly in protein purification activities such as chromatography, tangential flow filtration and viral filtration.

• Must be able to work in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Experience purifying proteins at gram level.

• Ability to program Unicorn controlled skids.

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Ability to work within a team. 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, 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