Associate Scientist-Molecular Immunology - VIE Contract

• Location: United States of America, Waltham
• Target start date: 01/08/2026

iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

About the job

As Associate Scientist -Molecular Immunology VIE within our Research & Development Laboratory team, you will help develop an end-to-end B cell analytics pipeline integrating wet-lab and computational workflows. The project involves peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) processing, B cell staining and sorting, high-throughput immunoglobulin repertoire sequencing (both 10x Genomics and plate-based approaches), bioinformatics analysis of antibody sequences, and downstream functional profiling using platforms such as Carterra.

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.

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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:

• Perform PBMC isolation, B cell staining, and sorting (FACS) for repertoire analyses.
• Conduct immunoglobulin sequencing using both 10x Genomics and plate-based methods.
• Support library preparation, quality control, and sample tracking throughout the sequencing pipeline.
• Support bioinformatics analyses to process and interpret antibody repertoire datasets.
• Execute and analyze binding and epitope characterization assays using Carterra or comparable platforms.
• Maintain accurate lab records, contribute to experimental design, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Participate actively in team meetings, project discussions, and data review sessions.

About you

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant laboratory experience (academic or industry).
• Hands-on experience with RNA/DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid/ ribonucleic acid) extraction, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library prep, or single-cell sequencing workflows (experience with 10x Genomics preferred).

Soft and Technical skills:

• Proficiency in PBMC sample processing, flow cytometry, cell sorting, and multicolor staining of immune cells. Experience handling human PBMC samples would be a plus.
• Familiarity with antibody expression or characterization assays (ELISA, Octet, Carterra SPR).
• Working in Bio Safety Lavel 2/2+ conditions would be a plus.
• Prior experience in antibody discovery, or immune profiling projects would be a plus.
• Strong organizational and data management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for building novel immunological pipelines.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development.
• Work at the forefront of AI-powered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes.
• Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purpose-driven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide.
• Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation.
• Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.
• Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art digital and AI-powered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industry-leading advancements.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.