Job Title: Winter-Spring 2026 Co-Op - Laboratory Automation Engineer - Process Chemistry Lab

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 in laboratory automation could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our laboratory automation team. As a co-op in lab automation engineering, you will play a key role in advancing our automated laboratory systems within Sanofi's R&D CMC Synthetic organization. This position is located in Cambridge MA and will collaborate closely with colleagues to implement and optimize automated laboratory workflows.

We believe that lab automation is crucial for the future of process development in Pharma. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, using your technical skills to enhance laboratory efficiency and data quality.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge laboratory automation in a scientific department developing the next generation of Sanofi medicines that will improve the quality of life for patients across the world.

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:

Design, implement, and maintain automated laboratory workflows using robotics platforms and integrated instruments. Configure and optimize automated systems to meet experimental requirements.
Write, test, and debug scripts for laboratory automation systems using languages such as Python, LabVIEW, or other automation software. Develop interfaces between laboratory instruments and data management systems.
Connect and integrate various analytical instruments with laboratory automation platforms. Ensure seamless data transfer between automated systems and Sanofi's data management infrastructure.
Analyze existing manual laboratory processes and identify opportunities for automation. Collaborate with scientists to translate manual procedures into automated protocols.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical & Biomedical), Computer Science, or related technical field with the expectation that you will complete your degree by the spring of 2027
Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship
Software programming experience with Python, C#, or other languages
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:

Basic understanding of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent communication skills to interact with scientists and engineers

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.

The salary range for this position is $29-$45 hourly. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through LINK.

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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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; 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.