Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in chemical engineering, biomedicine, life sciences, or a related field.
Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring future sponsorship.
Enrollment in an accredited college or university throughout the co-op duration.
Ability to relocate to Framingham, MA, and commit to a full-time schedule (40hrs/week).
Preferred: Experience with aseptic/sterile techniques and mammalian cell culture.
Responsibilities
Learn cutting-edge cell culture techniques in an FDA-regulated environment.
Design, plan, and conduct cell culture experiments at various scales.
Contribute to protocol and report writing, and present findings.
Engage in multiple cell culture projects, including media and process development.
Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members on experimental design.
Benefits
Collaborate with a supportive, future-focused team.
Access to apprenticeships, internships, and graduate programs for skill development.
Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
Opportunities for continuous learning and access to the latest tools and innovations.
Full Job Description
Job Title: 2027 Spring Co-op Cell Culture and Media Development
Grade: Co-op
Location: Framingham, MA
Duration: 6 months
Main Responsibilities:
Our Co-Op program offers the opportunity to learn cutting-edge cell culture industry techniques and develop cell culture subject matter expertise in an FDA-regulated setting.
The successful candidate will work with his/her supervisor to design, plan and conduct cell culture experiments at different scales, such as shake flasks, ambr15, ambr250, and 3L/10L bench-top bioreactors.
This candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to protocol and report writing, and present on findings in respective functional areas.
This candidate will be exposed in cell culture development platforms, and potentially involved in multiple cell culture projects, such as fed-batch process development, perfusion process development, media development, and high-throughput automation development.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in chemical engineering, biomedicine, life sciences or related field.
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 with aseptic/sterile technique
Experience with mammalian cell culture
Experience with statistical analysis for data processing
Strong communication skills and independence
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 $45-$57 USD hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.
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About Sanofi
Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that includes treatments for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare diseases. Sanofi is committed to improving global health and has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards for its research and development efforts and is recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
