Senior Scientist – Lab Automation – Purification Process Development Full-time

Senior Scientist – Laboratory Automation – Purification Process Development

Location: Framingham, MA

About the Job

Purification Process Development (part of Sanofi R&D) is responsible for the development, scale-up, and transfer of downstream processes and their control strategies for clinical and commercial manufacturing of therapeutic proteins produced from mammalian cell lines. In addition, the department actively invests into developing and implementing new technologies related to integrated and continuous purification, high throughput process development, laboratory automation, and modeling. Ultimately our goal is to design robust processes that produce safe and effective medicines as efficiently as possible.

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

We are looking for candidates for the position of Senior Scientist, with a focus on laboratory automation. This individual should be able to use scientific principles and professional practices to creatively and practically solve a wide range of problems, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental and regulatory compliance are maintained in the workplace. Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of laboratory automation systems for the purification process development group.
• Spearhead the integration of robotics and automated liquid handling systems into purification workflows.
• Implement automated data acquisition and analysis systems for automated purification platforms.
• Maintain and improve high-throughput purification process development workflows.
• Collaborate within the function and with cross-functional teams to implement lab automation solutions.
• Develop purification process development knowledge and contribute to pipeline projects.
• Mentor junior scientists in laboratory automation techniques and applications.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• PhD. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related fields or a M.S. with at least 4 years of relevant experience or a B.S. with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse cross-functional team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• High level of scientific curiosity and innovation mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics and/or automation in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to robotic systems, laboratory automation, or data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
• Experience integrating robotic systems with analytical instrumentation.

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.

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.