Job Description

Sanofi's contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Research Associate III for a 12 month contract with a 12 month extension

Position Summary

Sanofi’s contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct , is seeking a Research Associate III to join the Cell Line Development (CLD) team. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating recombinant CHO cell lines to support research and preclinical development programs. This is a high-impact, collaborative position supporting Sanofi’s biologics pipeline in a fast-paced, innovative environment .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in generating engineered mammalian cell lines (transfection pools, clones) expressing candidate biotherapeutics
• Conduct sterile mammalian cell culture techniques (suspension cultures), including:
• Cell counting
• Passaging
• Cryopreservation
• Execute basic molecular biology techniques including:
• DNA plasmid preparation
• PCR
• Restriction enzyme digestion
• Support multiple studies simultaneously to optimize CLD processes
• Prepare and present clear reports, data summaries, and technical presentations
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety and documentation regulations (SOPs, internal policies)
• Contribute to lab operations including:
• Reagent tracking
• Lab organization
• General lab support tasks
• Participate in team and lab meetings; share progress and results effectively
• Manage data collection, consolidation, and presentation using relevant tools

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• Academic or research experience in Cell Biology or Molecular Biology

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in suspension culture of CHO cell lines within a biotech or pharmaceutical setting
• Working knowledge of:
• Mammalian cell culture
• Molecular manipulation techniques
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a goal-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work,

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