Scientist Full-time

Scientist

The Scientist for CMI & Automation team will design, develop, qualify, validate, and interpret cellular immunology methodologies to characterize functional T-cell and B-cell subsets and innate immunity for sample analysis for clinical studies across the Sanofi vaccine portfolio. In addition to deep immunological expertise, the candidate will be expected to provide mentorship and effectively supervise and train lab personnel to perform assigned tasks while ensuring applicable compliance and regulatory agency standards are met. The candidate will serve as key resource as expert technical representation within its organization and on multidisciplinary teams. It is expected the candidate remain current on state-of-the art technologies such as high dimensional spectral cytometry and embrace the evaluation of new technologies and automation. This is a laboratory-based role and the candidate is expected to spend high percent time in lab.

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.

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

Scientific Operations and Management (80% of time)

• Build and establish novel cell-based immunoassays such as intracellular cytokine staining (ICS) using spectral cytometry for clinical studies.
• Interpret, summarize and report complex data sets with clear and concise oral and written communications.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on developed assays and demonstrate the ability to educate, train or mentor other team members.
• Perform/support activities to ensure test method life cycle management (documentation, method suitability/trending, maintenance, etc.).
• Support completion of analytical deliverables to meet project milestones.
• Lead and assist in the evaluation of new technologies and automation improvements to support analytical expertise as required.
• Works with internal and external partners in support of collaborative projects.

Laboratory Operations (10% of time)

• Under direction of management, plans and oversees the day-to-day operations and general activities associated with one or more laboratories/projects.
• Ensures laboratory resources (materials/reagents/equipment/facilities) are maintained to meet assigned objectives.
• Support a quality and compliant testing environment (laboratories, equipment, reagents, training and documentation, methods, personnel).

Personnel Supervision and Management (5% of time)

• Oversees operational activities of staff working in the laboratory.
• Provides guidance and expert advice to staff on technical issues, safety procedures and regulatory compliance matters within the laboratory. Monitors operations to ensure compliance.
• Ensures that new employees are appropriately trained/on-boarded and familiar with laboratory operational requirements.
• Provide guidance and training for complex molecular assays.

Regulatory/Quality Management (5% of time)

• Ensures adherence to all applicable quality, corporate, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• May serve as Subject matter Expert (SME) as required.
• Support departmental quality by ensuring adequate support for documentation, investigation, and closure of quality items including change controls, deviations, and CAPAs.

About You

Education:

• PhD in Biological Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related) with at least 1 year of experience in immunology OR
• Master's degree in Biological Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related) with at least 3 years of relevant experience in immunology OR
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related) with at least 6 years of relevant experience in immunology.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in immunology including knowledge of immune responses related to infectious diseases. Experience does not need to be exclusively cell-based but it is preferred; broader immunology-related experience in relevant areas is also acceptable.
• Experience with T-cell and B-cell functional assays.
• Is experience with intracellular cytokine staining (ICS)
• Experience with innate immunity assays.
• Experience with flow cytometry (spectral or conventional).
• Experience with assay development (experience running established assays is required; experience developing from scratch is preferred, even if done collaboratively or under supervision).
• Experience working in a GxP-regulated environment (GLP, GMP, and/or GCP).
• Prior mentorship or training experience (formal or informal).

Nice to have:

• Experience with change controls, deviation investigations, CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Ability to interpret, summarize, and report complex data sets using any data analysis software.
• Background in vaccines.

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.