Scientist high-throughput Biophysical Characterization – VIE Contract Full-time

Scientist High-Throughput Biophysical Characterization – VIE Contract

Location: Germany, Frankfurt

Target start date: 01/06/2026

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 Scientist high-throughput Biophysical Characterization VIE within our Research & Development Laboratory team, you will perform and automate biophysical and bioanalytical screening assay technologies. 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. Ready to get started?

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:

• Collaborate with research teams to perform bioanalytical assays and multi-parameter stability assessment of protein-based therapeutics using high-throughput robotic platforms.
• Plan and execute experiments and research activities.
• Work closely with internal partners to apply state-of-the-art database and bioinformatics support solutions for data management and analysis.
• Prepare, analyze, and present data at internal meetings for team discussions and decision making.
• Document experiments and results in electronic notebook and databases.
• Openly share scientific expertise and collaboratively help the team to formulate solutions.
• Maintain the laboratory consistent with departmental and company requirements.

About you:

Experience:

• Sound understanding of biophysical and bioanalytical methods for protein characterization, including Bio-layer interferometry, thermal stability analysis (nanoDSF), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and ELISA-based assays. Working knowledge of at least one of these technologies would be a plus.
• Experience with protein expression and purification.

Soft and Technical skills:

• Data management and analysis skills (profound Excel knowledge indispensable).
• Good in Math / Statistics and motivated to work with large data sets.
• Strong organizational skills, discipline in daily activity planning and prioritizing.
• A positive can-do attitude, passion for lab work and technology, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a highly interactive, fast-paced, team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Master's degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or equivalent.

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.
• Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
• Enjoy opportunities to collaborate beyond your area of expertise, working with diverse teams across science, clinical, and digital fields to spark new ideas and drive breakthroughs.
• Join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core, with Employee Resource Groups and leadership programs that celebrate every voice.
• Achieve genuine work-life balance in a supportive R&D environment.

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow.

Sanofi's Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobs-assignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work.