Job Description
Job Title: IDD/IVB Summer 2026 Intern Location: Cambridge, MA
About the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.
Join Sanofi’s innovative team and contribute to cutting-edge drug discovery research. We are looking for a motivated student to join our Biochemistry team and utilize numerous assays to investigate small molecule modulation of target protein activity. Overall, the student will master assay development and small molecule screening processes, such as assay optimization, protein quantification, automation and statistical data handling methods.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities - A variety of Biochemistry assays that will lead to the discovery of new chemical leads in a drug discovery program.
- Get exposure to multiple biochemistry readouts including AlphaLISA, Fluorescent Polarization and HTRF techniques.
- Learn procedures for High Throughput Assay Validation.
- Get exposure to automation systems and become familiar with scheduling software.
- Analyze and interpret data to support the development of novel drug candidates.
- Document experimental results and present findings to the team.
- Participate in lab meetings and contribute to the advancement of ongoing research projects.
About You Basic Qualifications: - Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in pharmacology, Biochemistry, or other related field at an accredited college or university with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of 2027
- Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship/co-op with Sanofi
- Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship
- Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications - A strong desire to investigate new methods and establish processes in a laboratory setting.
- Thorough knowledge of good laboratory practices with notebook record keeping and data analysis
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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 it’s 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.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and research methodologies.
- Networking opportunities within Sanofi and the broader biotech community.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse 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.
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Permanent employment, Internship, Summer internship, Work at office, Relocation, H1b, Monday to Friday,