Job Title: Senior Associate Scientist, In Vitro Biology and Mechanism of Action
About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the In vitro biology and mechanism of action team within the mRNA center for Excellence to support the advancement of our RNA vaccine platform. As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will be designing and executing experiments to understand the mechanism of RNA therapeutics and vaccines for the treatment of infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Main Responsibilities:- Lead from the bench to support the pre-clinical research of Sanofi's next generation RNA platform and support programs by designing and executing experiments targeted toward elucidating the mechanism of action for RNA vaccines and therapeutics
- Perform cell transfection with RNA and LNP formulations to determine efficacy and protein expression using immunofluorescence, live imaging, and reporter assays
- Utilize and adapt to a variety of lab techniques such as RT-qPCR, Flow cytometry, western blot, and ELISA to generate high-quality data to support the RNA platform and programs
- Maintain both immortalized and primary cell cultures for downstream protein expression and NGS analysis
- Conduct decision-quality research, organize, analyze and interpret data, summarize results and prepare technical reports.
- Prepare scientific presentations and report project progress at internal team meetings and scientific research forums
- Work in a highly collaborative team to drive overall group objectives forward
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
About You:Basic Qualifications:
Education:- Bachelor's OR Master's degree in biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences or related fields
Experience:- Bachelor's holders: Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry, academic or research experience
- Master's holders: Minimum of 1 year of relevant industry, academic or research experience
- Hands-on background in cell culture
- Experience with imaging techniques and microscopy
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with nucleic acid modalities such as mRNA, siRNA, miRNA, or gene editing
- Familiarity with additional lab techniques such as gene expression analysis, protein detection methods, and flow cytometry
- Prior experience in a biopharma or biotech company setting
- Desire to learn new techniques and scientific concepts to follow the research as it progresses
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to convey key experimental findings to internal stakeholders
- Well organized with a curious mindset and extreme attention to detail. Strong desire to make an impact
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional, demanding work environment without compromising quality. Understand the sense of urgency and respect project timelines
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.
- Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.
- Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
- Develop your career with access to mentoring, international mobility programs, and opportunities to grow across four continents.
The salary range for this position is:
$75.000,00 - $108.333,33
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.
