Research Scientist - VIE Contract

Location: Waltham, United States of America
Target start date: January 1, 2027
This position is part of the iMove (Sanofi VIE) Program, available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland) aged 18–28. Candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship. Applications must be submitted in English.

About the role

As a Research Scientist VIE within our Molecular Biology & mAb Discovery team, you’ll work as part of an international team for antibody discovery and characterization against several pathogenic targets. 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bibliography analysis on new technical developments for antibody discovery programs.
• Identify and implement novel approaches pertinent to state-of-the-art fields in immunology, antibody discovery, single-cell approaches, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to support innovative, rapid, and disruptive methods and technologies.
• Set up and perform experimentation with new technical developments; present results formally and informally in platform, scrum reviews, and scrum grand reviews.
• Support the identification and acquisition of technologies and equipment.
• Work independently utilizing various experimental techniques, with a willingness to implement innovative technologies and protocols.
• Understand goals and identify your role in achieving them, meeting key deadlines.
• Document all work appropriately in electronic lab notebooks and perform laboratory support activities such as maintaining equipment and ordering lab supplies.
• Collaborate with contract research organizations (CROs) as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 1 year of full-time working experience in antibody discovery, immunology, and/or molecular biology or a related field.
• Strong experience in the theory and performance of immunology and/or molecular biology methods, analytics approaches, and use of software.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and/or cell sorting, including experience with associated software packages and single-cell genomics approaches, NGS, and/or antibody identification (preferred).
• Experience with protein biochemistry and/or protein characterization (e.g., surface plasmon resonance (SPR), biolayer interferometry (Octet), ELISA) is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, and a collaborative attitude to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to independently exercise judgment in daily duties, plan, and execute experiments in a timely manner.
• Highly motivated, reliable, and well-organized individual.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn recent technologies and concepts and apply them appropriately with supervision.
• Familiarity with common software and tools for data analysis in immunology and/or antibody discovery is a plus.

Benefits

• 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.
• Join a company investing significantly in manufacturing innovation and sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.

About the program

iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. Sanofi’s Work Abroad Program (iMove) offers job assignments with real responsibilities and growth opportunities in various functions—such as marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, and production—in more than 40 countries. It’s a chance to unite with people passionate about solving healthcare needs worldwide and make a difference through your work.