Scientist I (contract)

Sanofi’s contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Scientist I for a 12‑month contract with potential for extension.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

Responsibilities

• Generate recombinant baculovirus and perform WVB activities.
• Perform protein expression using the baculovirus/insect cell system in shake flasks.
• Maintain cells, conduct transfection, infection, and harvest viral stocks from suspension cultures.
• Sample culture flasks and prepare samples for analytical testing.
• Perform standard molecular biology techniques, including DNA purification, PCR, Western blot, FACS, and SDS‑PAGE.
• Conduct titer assays and aseptic techniques.
• Wash glassware and USP process equipment.
• Design, analyze, and document experiments while maintaining accurate records electronically and in laboratory notebooks.
• Communicate experimental results effectively in group and department meetings.
• Contribute to laboratory organization, reagent tracking, and ordering.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with SOPs, SWIs, and protocols.
• Coordinate data capture and tracking.
• Write and review protocols and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in an academic or industry laboratory setting.
• Hands‑on experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques.
• Experience with baculovirus protein expression and insect cell cultures is highly desirable.
• Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments and evaluate and interpret data.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work changing schedules and hours as needed.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• Recombinant baculovirus generation.
• Protein expression in insect cell systems.
• Suspension cell culture.
• Viral stock generation, infection, and harvest.
• Molecular biology techniques including DNA purification, PCR, Western blot, FACS, and SDS‑PAGE.