Research Associate - RNA Synthesis Platform Development
Sanofi
July 02, 2026
On-site
Waltham, MA
$64,500 - $93,166.66 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial laboratory setting.
Additional Qualifications (Required/Preferred Skills):
- Strong background in enzymatic reactions and catalysis, with emphasis on in vitro transcription (IVT) reactions and enzyme kinetics.
- Demonstrated expertise in RNA synthesis, protein and nucleic acid biochemistry, and enzymatic process development (preferably in mRNA manufacturing).
- Experience with Hamilton Vantage automated systems and Venus software for liquid handling.
- RNA purification and characterization assays: ethanol precipitation, spectrophotometry, capillary electrophoresis, ELISA, and qPCR.
- Strong experimental design and quantitative data analysis skills.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal); detail-oriented with strong organization; collaborative communication; adaptability.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support program development using RNA platform synthesis technologies.
- Evaluate and develop technologies to improve platform processes for RNA synthesis.
- Operate and optimize Hamilton Vantage automated systems and liquid handling using Venus software.
- Design and execute enzymatic reactions focused on IVT and enzyme kinetics.
- Perform nucleic acid purification and characterization using advanced analytical techniques.
- Design experiments and conduct quantitative data analysis to drive scientific conclusions.
Benefits:
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare, prevention/wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial laboratory setting.
Additional Qualifications (Required/Preferred Skills):
- Strong background in enzymatic reactions and catalysis, with emphasis on in vitro transcription (IVT) reactions and enzyme kinetics.
- Demonstrated expertise in RNA synthesis, protein and nucleic acid biochemistry, and enzymatic process development (preferably in mRNA manufacturing).
- Experience with Hamilton Vantage automated systems and Venus software for liquid handling.
- RNA purification and characterization assays: ethanol precipitation, spectrophotometry, capillary electrophoresis, ELISA, and qPCR.
- Strong experimental design and quantitative data analysis skills.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal); detail-oriented with strong organization; collaborative communication; adaptability.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support program development using RNA platform synthesis technologies.
- Evaluate and develop technologies to improve platform processes for RNA synthesis.
- Operate and optimize Hamilton Vantage automated systems and liquid handling using Venus software.
- Design and execute enzymatic reactions focused on IVT and enzyme kinetics.
- Perform nucleic acid purification and characterization using advanced analytical techniques.
- Design experiments and conduct quantitative data analysis to drive scientific conclusions.
Benefits:
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare, prevention/wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.