Associate Scientist - VIE Contract

at  Sanofi US

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in biomedical/biotech lab performing biomedical assays is mandatory (either from first job experience, internship or thesis/studies).
• Previous experience in maintenance of microscopes, with microfluidics technology, or programming in LabView is preferred.

SOFT AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, perseverance and can-do attitude.
• Technical ability in combination with a hands-on mentality.
• High sense for quality, accuracy and detail.
• A team-oriented attitude, flexibility, enthusiasm and ability to work independently.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree in Bioengineering or equivalent.

• Actively contribute to project-oriented teams.
• Perform cell-based assays (e.g. ligand binding, cell signalling).
• Maintain, troubleshoot and optimize microfluidic and optical set-ups.
• Be involved in data analysis & interpretation, prepare written reports of your results, and communicate results and observations to the team.
• Use mammalian cell culture technologies including cell line generation, maintenance & quality control of cell lines (expression of target protein).
• Perform flow cytometry experiments and biochemical assays.