2027 Spring Co-op Immunology, Cambridge, MA
Job Title: 2027 Spring Co-op Immunology
Grade: Co-op
Location: Cambridge, MA
Duration: 6 months
About the Job
Looking to launch your career at the cutting edge of healthcare? Join Sanofi for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide.
Sanofi's Immunology & Inflammation (I&I) Checkpoint Cluster is seeking a motivated and talented co-op student to join our innovative research team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in immunobiology and its applications in treating inflammatory diseases.
Ready to grow your skills while helping shape the future of healthcare? At Sanofi, you’ll be empowered to learn, ask questions, and bring your ideas to life - all while supported by inspiring mentors and collaborative teams.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities
Assist in the execution of in vitro experiments focusing on immune pathways.
Support the development and optimization of cell-based assays for evaluating immunomodulatory therapeutics.
Contribute to the analysis of flow cytometry data and other immunological readouts.
Participate in the maintenance of cell cultures and preparation of reagents.
Assist in data collection, analysis, and presentation at team meetings.
Contribute to laboratory organization and maintenance of equipment.
Collaborate with team members on ongoing research projects in a matrix environment.
Strong academic background and experience in cell biology, preferably including coursework in cellular immunology.
Basic laboratory skills including aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, and protein analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a curiosity to tackle real-world challenges.
Careful attention to detail and solid organizational skills for following lab protocols and maintaining accurate experiment records.
Self-motivation, maturity, and strong drive to quickly learn and master new technical skills
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in collaborative team environments while effectively managing multiple priorities.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's program in Immunology, Biology, Biotechnology, or related field.
Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op/internship
Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous or current lab bench research experience in immunology or a related field.
Experience with primary human (blood) immune cell isolation and culture.
Familiarity with basic flow cytometry and data analysis.
Knowledge of regulatory T cell biology and its role in inflammation
Why Choose Us
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future focused team.
Stretch your skills through apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, and international experiences that grow with you.
Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
Build your future with access to the latest tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning that keep you ahead of the curve.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $29-$45 hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.
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.
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