Scientist - Vaccines

Job Title: Scientist- Vaccines

The Scientist reports directly to the Early-Stage Immunology Laboratory Manager (ESI), Global Immunology (GI), Sanofi Vaccines R&D. This role participates in the development and execution of experiments in immunology projects to evaluate the potential of novel and early-stage vaccine candidates, within the given research areas and defined protocols.  

The Scientist may contribute to projects based in Marcy L’Etoile (France), Waltham or Orlando (US), while being affiliated with a specific site. 

The Scientist may be required to work on multiple projects. 

The Scientist faces significant challenges in independently conducting experimental assays and performing data analysis, which require rigor, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to guarantee high-quality and reliable results. This role is expected to demonstrate maturity in their position and autonomy in developing technical skills, as the Scientist must independently translate content from scientific literature into operational experiments and enhance their readings with their own insights. Effective collaboration and communication skills are essential as cross-functional collaboration is required.   

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:

 Contribute to the progress of immunology projects:  

• Independently design and perform experimental assays in compliance with study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures to achieve the goals outlined in the experimental design plan  

• Proactively challenge the chosen scientific and technical solutions and propose new approaches when appropriate 

• Participate in the quality check, data analysis, interpretation and documentation of the experimental assays 

• Synthesize and present concise scientific and data-based presentations with appropriate conclusions 

• Collaborate transversally on project operational implementation with various teams and functions, including Global Antigen Design (GAD) 

Monitor and report on activities within their scope: 

• Proactively alert the Immunology project team to any issues or delays and propose a mitigation plan to minimize impact  

• Conduct the reporting of activities under their accountability and contribute to site, project team or sub team meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination within the site and the projects 

• Contribute to the writing of assigned key documents (incl. protocols, assay reports, monthly activity reports) 

 Develop ESI science and technology expertise:  

• Demonstrate technical proficiency in a broad array of experimental assays and technologies 

• Analyze relevant literature provided by Team Members and ESI Subject Matter Experts to become knowledgeable on specific projects 

• Extract materials and methods from scientific publications and adeptly transform them into operational laboratory experiments, driving their own technical development  

• Develop new protocols and or/methodologies to solve complex problems and create innovative assays under the guidance of ESI Subject Matter Experts  

• Actively participate in Technology communities, contributing to knowledge sharing 

Participate in laboratory daily management:

• Contribute to laboratory daily management tasks (incl. ordering reagents and consumables, handling shipments) 

• Support training and technical mentoring, providing guidance to more junior personnel regarding protocol development and execution 

• Adhere to HSES policies for personal safety and handling of reagents/biologics/pathogens and stay compliant in applicable trainings 

• Identify and help to improve best practices in HSES operations