What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate (contract) position at Sanofi?
Title: Research Associate II
Pay range: $44.00 - $57.00 per/hour
Work Schedule: 1st shift 9am-5pm EST
Location: Cambridge, MA -on site
Contract Length: 12 months -possible 12 month extension
Sanofi’s contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Research Associate II support Global Discovery Pathology for a 12 month contract with a possible 12-month extension
Role Overview
Global Discovery Pathology is seeking a qualified individual to assist with the execution and analysis of microscopy-based cell, organoid, and tissue assays aimed at understanding therapeutic targeting and mechanism of action.
The candidate will work with a cross-functional team of imaging scientists, histologists, and pathologists to support a wide range of therapeutic areas within the Sanofi research organization.
Education & Experience Requirements
Professional Skills & Expectations
Pay range: $44.00 - $57.00 per/hour
Work Schedule: 1st shift 9am-5pm EST
Location: Cambridge, MA -on site
Contract Length: 12 months -possible 12 month extension
Sanofi’s contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Research Associate II support Global Discovery Pathology for a 12 month contract with a possible 12-month extension
Role Overview
Global Discovery Pathology is seeking a qualified individual to assist with the execution and analysis of microscopy-based cell, organoid, and tissue assays aimed at understanding therapeutic targeting and mechanism of action.
The candidate will work with a cross-functional team of imaging scientists, histologists, and pathologists to support a wide range of therapeutic areas within the Sanofi research organization.
Education & Experience Requirements
- M.S. degree in cell and molecular biology or a related field
- 2 years of laboratory experience
- Experience with:
- Cell culture
- General molecular biology techniques
- Immunostaining
- Basic fluorescence microscopy
- Complex in vitro models (organoids or lab-on-a-chip systems)
- Advanced microscopy techniques, including:
- Confocal microscopy
- Super-resolution microscopy
- Comprehensive image analysis, including AI-based approaches
- Preparation of common stock solutions
- Maintenance and preparation of cell cultures
- Immunofluorescence staining of samples, including:
- Cultured cells
- Tissue sections
- 3D samples (thick tissue samples or whole organoids)
- Data acquisition using both automated and human-interactive microscopy systems
- Organization and analysis of image data
- Operation of automated liquid handling systems for sample preparation (as applicable, based on experience)
Professional Skills & Expectations
- Excellent time management, record keeping, and communication skills
- Willingness to learn new techniques
- Opportunity to present work within the department and at cross-functional project meetings
- Standard business hours
- Onsite five days per week
- Occasional off-hour work may be required based on experimental schedules
- Mammalian cell culture only (no live animals)
- No exposure to extreme heat or cold
- Paid parking required at this site
- 2 years of laboratory experience (not fresh out of school)
- Maintenance and preparation of cell cultures
- Immunofluorescence staining of samples
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy
- Strong proficiency in confocal microscopy
- Advanced skills in live-cell imaging
- Ability to work with complex in vitro models
- Experience performing image analysis
Salary : $44 - $57