Senior Associate Scientist Bioprocess Analytics

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Job title: Senior Associate Scientist, Bioprocess Analytics Location: Framingham, MA About the job: Sanofi is a world-class biologics research organization dedicated to delivering next-generation therapies to patients. As part of Global CMC Development, the BioAnalytics US team plays a key role in advancing R&D programs from discovery through late-stage development. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate Scientist with expertise in Bio-Analytical Chemistry to join the BioProcess Analytics team in Framingham, MA. As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will join a multidisciplinary team providing analytical support for Sanofi's R&D pipeline. You will contribute to early- and late-stage bioprocess development through analytical method development, optimization, troubleshooting, and routine testing to support R&D programs to meet project goals within established timelines. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to critical R&D milestones while expanding your technical expertise and project leadership skills. This position offers strong growth opportunities and a pathway to advanced scientific and leadership roles within BioProcess Analytics and the broader BioAnalytics organization. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Join us and help bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide. Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions 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: Provide analytical support for Process Science, R&D, Manufacturing, and cross-functional partners by independently executing routine and advanced analytical testing using HPLC/UPLC, CE, cIEF, ELISA, binding assays, impurity analysis, and LC-MS/MS peptide mapping in a non-GMP environment to advance biologics development programs and achieve project milestones. Assist in evaluating and developing new cutting-edge technologies, instruments, and analytical methods in separation science to streamline and improve the efficiency of assay workflows and solve problems encountered during drug development. Advance laboratory automation by developing and applying tools for sample preparation and analytical testing workflows. Assess and implement AI/GenAI-enabled solutions to improve data processing, visualization, and decision-making within Bioprocess Analytics. Assist and/or lead the establishment of technical methods for analytical and characterization purposes, and author protocols, technical memos and reports, data analysis summaries, process investigations, and procedures in a non-GMP setting. Maintain laboratory operations, including instrumentation, reagents, consumables, and analytical workspaces to ensure operational readiness. Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision, including planning, execution, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and timely delivery of high-quality results. Communicate scientific findings effectively through technical reports, study protocols, presentations, and data-driven recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders. Build strong cross-functional partnerships and collaborate effectively across multiple programs to drive scientific and business objectives. About you: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related fields (Analytical Chemistry preferred) with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with 1+ years of relevant experience in research laboratory and relevant industry experience. Experience & Technical Skills: Hand-on experience with one or more separation science techniques for protein characterization, including CE, cIEF, UPLC/HPLC, and LC-MS. Proficiency with one or more data processing software such as analytical software like Empower, OpenLAB, Chromeleon, 32karat, and Compass. Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects across varied analytical testing platforms. Soft Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a proven ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects across diverse analytical platforms while effectively prioritizing tasks and delivering results in fast-paced environments. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization and time management skills in fast-paced environments. Skilled at translating complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse scientific audiences. Collaborative and proactive team members with a strong commitment to scientific excellence and problem-solving. Preferred Qualifications: Strong expertise in protein characterization, including purity, charge variant, and glycan analyses, with extensive hands-on experience in operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Waters and Agilent HPLC/UHPLC systems, Caliper LabChips, PA800 Plus, Maurice/iCE, and BioPhase 8800 platforms. Experience leveraging AI and Generative AI technologies to streamline data analysis, improve visualization capabilities, and enable informed decision-making across Bioprocess Analytics workflows. Proficient in the operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated high-throughput laboratory systems, including Agilent Bravo and Hamilton liquid handling platforms, to enhance workflow efficiency and analytical productivity. Prior experience executing assays in a GLP/GxP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting. Experience iLab Electronic Lab Notebook or other Electronic Lab Notebook solution. 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 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. Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs. Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science. Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective. Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive 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-SA #LI-SA #vhd Pursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter 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. San