mRNA Senior Research Associate, Drug Substance Process Development Analytics - Vaccine

mRNA - Senior Research Associate, Drug Substance Process Development Analytics - Vaccine Location: Waltham, MA About the Job As a Senior Research Associate in the Global Drug Substance Process Development group, you will support in-process drug substance (DS) testing and characterization through a broad variety of analytical methods. You are also expected to be the group's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for several analytical methods and provide support to colleagues. We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world. Main Responsibilities: Perform routine analytical testing with a strong emphasis on UPLC to assess key quality attributes and characterize mRNA drug substance process development intermediates. Support assay development and execute mRNA-based assays, including UPLC, ELISA, Capillary Electrophoresis, PCR, and enzymatic assays. Manage priorities, plan experiments, conduct analyses, and communicate results to project teams. Contribute to digital transformation initiatives through the implementation of LIMS, ELN, sample testing request systems, and tools for data analysis and visualization. Contribute to high throughput transformation initiatives by integrating automated workflows, advanced instrumentation (e.g liquid handling systems), and scalable data processing solutions. Author laboratory standard operation procedures, prepare development reports and deliver presentations for cross-functional team meetings. Collaborate with internal teams and provide analytical support to various functional groups as needed. About You Earned Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field is required. 3+ years of relevant industry experience (see below) is required. Analytical U/HPLC experience is essential. Proven ability to follow SOPs and perform routine testing with accuracy and reproducibly is needed. Prior experience in mRNA analytics and process development is highly desirable. Proficiency in analytical techniques such as ELISA, qPCR, gel and capillary electrophoresis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and enzymatic assays is required. Experience using chromatography data systems such as Chromeleon and Empower is desired. Hands on experience with high-throughput automation systems. Experience with LC/MS (SQ, Q-TOF, QQQ) is a plus. Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Tableau, Power BI, RStudio is a plus. Strong analytical thinking, statistical data analysis, and problem-solving skills needed. Ability to collaborate with internal teams and support cross-functional groups as needed is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Good oral and written communication skills are a must. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed in an office and laboratory environment with routine lab-related physical demands and normal exposure to everyday risks and discomfort requiring common safety precautions. 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. 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. #GD-SP #LI-SP #LI-Onsite #vhd #mRNA Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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. North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $73,500.00 - $106,166.66 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK. 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