Senior Associate Scientist Mammalian Bioanalytics

About The Job

Sanofi is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Analytical Development team within Mammalian Bioanalytics, which develops, validates, and transfers analytical methods used for characterization and release of biologics to support clinical development of new medicines. The successful candidate will participate in the development and validation of analytical methods involving qPCR, ELISA, MSD, cell-based assays and other analytical techniques routinely used to support biotherapeutics development. This individual will conduct pre-clinical and clinical lot release and stability testing of biotherapeutics, including antibodies, antibody-like molecules, enzymes, and other therapeutics. This role operates within a cGMP environment and requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, qualification, validation, and transfer of qPCR, ELISA, MSD, cell-based assays and potentially other analytical methods in a regulated GMP environment.
• Perform routine cell culture activities such as thawing, passaging and banking cells.
• Cross train in separation techniques such as cIEF, CE-SDS and SEC and support GMP release and stability testing as needed
• Perform cGMP sample testing according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compile data packets.
• Assist in the drafting of SOPs and technical reports and be able to effectively communicate progress and experimental results to supervisor and team members.
• Support Analytical equipment maintenance by performing regular scheduled activities to comply with GMP standards to maintain a GMP compliant laboratory.
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of all analytical results and documentation (technical reports, SOPs, ELN, LIMS, etc.) to support product development during clinical phases.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry OR Master's Degree with a minimum of 6 months of experience (academic experience will be considered).
• Hands-on experience with at least one of these methods: ELISA, qPCR, MSD, cell-based assays techniques.
• An understanding of Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysical methods.
• Must be organized, efficient, and able to work according to timelines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of methodology and hands-on experience with ELISA, qPCR, MSD, cell-based assays techniques in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting.
• Intern or co-op experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Working experience in a GMP environment and ability to adhere to all appropriate GMP standards (e.g. invalid result investigations, deviations, and CAPAs).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ELN.

Why Choose Us?

• Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.
• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
• Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.
• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions.
• Advance your career through stretch roles, cross-functional moves, and development opportunities designed to match your ambition.
• Thrive in inclusive, high-performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape what's next.