Job Title: Research Associate - Vaccines

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

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.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Biological Sciences and 3+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or laboratory science experience OR

• M.Sc. in Biological Sciences and 1+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or laboratory science experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Independently conducts complex research activities in support of short-and long-term laboratory operational needs, as assigned and under management direction.

• Performs any other related duties required by ongoing research projects or by the management of the research laboratory or analytical facility.

• Ability to operate in a BSL-3 environment while fully gowned.

Main Responsibilities

• Laboratory testing and support activities as assigned including:
• Routine and non-routine testing
• Maintenance of any associated testing documentation
• Sample/reagent handling
• Laboratory support activities including, but not limited to:
• Responsible for and/or performs lab and/or facility housekeeping, waste, and general maintenance
• Ensures that security and safety procedures are observed and followed.
• Monitors, maintains laboratory inventory; responsible for reagent/material orders, receipt and delivery of laboratory reagent/material and equipment.
• Training coworkers, including interns, on laboratory methods, procedures and techniques; assist with the generation of training modules as needed.
• Scientific data review and approval
• Document generation associated with project/objectives. This may include, but is not limited to, protocols, reports, operating procedures/instructions, regulatory correspondence, or presentations.
• Support departmental quality by ensuring adequate support for documentation, investigation, and closure of quality items including change controls, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Regulatory/Quality Management
• Ensures adherence to all applicable quality, corporate, safety, and regulatory requirements.

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.

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 other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.