Principal Research Associate, Cell Line Development- Framingham/MA

Job description

Cell Line Development Skill Center – Principal Research Associate

The Sanofi Cell Line Development group is seeking a highly motivated full-time employee to join a high-performing, collaborative team supporting research and preclinical development projects in Sanofi's global R&D pipeline. The team is responsible for the expression of protein biologics from a wide variety of formats and modalities. Our environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and challenging, and we are seeking candidates with the passion, skills, and determination to execute on our mission of generating high-quality cell lines.

Position Overview and Key Responsibilities

·  Expression vector construction and plasmid preparation
·  Generation and evaluation of recombinant CHO cell lines for preclinical development programs
·  Production and characterization of small-scale cell banks
·  Genetic characterization of production cell lines
·  Conduct studies to help improve speed of cell line development
·  Write technical reports and communicate results in project team meetings
·  Manage work assignments, analyze and interpret test results, and conduct necessary troubleshooting
·  Flexibility, adjusting to a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
·  Good organization and communication skills; must be able to collaborate as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team and adhere to timelines
·  Lead cell line development projects end-to-end

Basic Qualifications

·  BS degree in Biologic or related sciences with 9+ years or MS degree in Biologic Sciences with 7+ years of molecular biology and mammalian cell culture experience.
·  Must be able to collaboratively work in a fast paced, team oriented environment.
·  Must be organized, efficient and able to work across several projects according to timelines to meet project goals

Preferred Qualifications

·  Hands-on experience in vector construction, suspension culture of CHO cell lines, clone isolation, flow cytometry, and genetic characterization
·  Experience in the cryopreservation and thaw of mammalian cell lines
·  Experience in the interpretation of protein analytics, such as glycoform, purity aggregation, and charge variant analysis
·  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with familiarity in FloJo, Vector NTI
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills

Interested candidates should submit a resume describing their experience and technical abilities as well as a cover letter succinctly describing any aspect of their cell cloning and culture experience.

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.

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